as in cupboards
a built-in space for storage behind a door
homemade jams and pickles are stored in a separate pantry off the kitchen
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Recent Examples of pantries
The Kansas City-area library system is launching its Food for Fines initiative, which collects food items for local charities and food pantries.
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Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
That includes homeless shelters, food pantries, group homes for those with developmental disabilities and substance abuse treatment centers, among others.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Perry said on average, the pantries are already seeing almost 200,000 households per month.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Two kitchens, one commercial and the other for family, are supported by eight service and butler pantries.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
To qualify for state funding, these factors as well as access to resources such as food pantries are important, Rounds said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Ruiz said ants are most commonly found in kitchens, pantries, and other areas where food is stored.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Jen Massey, representing the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and nominated by member Yolanda Narvaez, said that partnering with food pantries, schools, churches and shelters the food bank is able to help them to provide consistent access to food.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Many use locks on refrigerators or pantries.
—Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
That includes homeless shelters, food pantries, group homes for those with developmental disabilities and substance abuse treatment centers, among others.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Perry said on average, the pantries are already seeing almost 200,000 households per month.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Two kitchens, one commercial and the other for family, are supported by eight service and butler pantries.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
To qualify for state funding, these factors as well as access to resources such as food pantries are important, Rounds said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Ruiz said ants are most commonly found in kitchens, pantries, and other areas where food is stored.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Jen Massey, representing the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and nominated by member Yolanda Narvaez, said that partnering with food pantries, schools, churches and shelters the food bank is able to help them to provide consistent access to food.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Many use locks on refrigerators or pantries.
—Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantries
Noun
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The cupboards overflowed with cloth, ribbons, threads, paints, dyes, and watercolors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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That’s why Muller suggests not just stashing them back in your cupboards, but instead, giving them a more dedicated space.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The lower level provides flexible additional space with custom storage and cedar closets.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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On the second floor is the primary bedrooms suite with two walk-in closets, one and a half bathrooms and a fireplace.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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“Pantries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantries. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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