larders

noun

plural of larder
as in pantries
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 larders Such feeding black holes and the cosmic larders of gas and dust that surround them are usually extremely bright emitters of X-rays. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Before refrigeration became mainstream, cutout details were added to larders and meat safes as a way to ventilate a cupboard without leaving it open. — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for larders
  1. pantries
  2. cupboards
Noun
  • Compounding this, food rescue operations need support, and food pantries are fighting to keep up with soaring demand.
    — Matt Jozwiak, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • If elected, Haider said her goals include protecting healthcare, funding food pantries, improving mental health care and providing more accessibility as a candidate.
    — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of pantries
Noun
  • In practice, this might mean the kids know candy is in the house but stored out of reach in the kitchen cupboards.
    — Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Likewise, Cosori recommends keeping its air fryer away from cupboards and steam-sensitive surfaces, with about 5 inches of clearance behind and above it.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of cupboards

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“Larders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larders. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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