larder

Definition of lardernext
as in pantry
a small room or area where food is kept found all the ingredients needed for the recipe in the larder

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Recent Examples of larder As the street food spread through the Arab world, ingredients shifted with larders and tastes: Palestinian cooks tend to prefer solely chickpeas in their falafel; the Lebanese often combine garbanzos and foul. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024 In addition, the chefs dug into their culinary larders, adding personal touches. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024 In 2020, during lockdown, some restaurants opened their larders to stay afloat, selling their go-to olive oils and anchovies. Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024 Caves became homes and lagoons became larders (and in some cases, both still are today). Vogue, 17 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for larder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for larder
Noun
  • Use it to keep meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables, snacks, and more fresh in the fridge or pantry.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Then last week, pantry director Jesse Sharrard got a call from the food bank that a truckload was on the way.
    Lauren Linder, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The burger was never refrigerated and spent most of its life in cupboards, garbage bags and sheds.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Clean out food storage containers with hot water and soap, and vacuum or scrub your cupboards.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Larder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larder. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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