pantries

plural of pantry
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pantries The kitchen is an area that can always use extra light, from meal-prep areas to dark pantries. Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026 As benefits decrease and prices increase, more people have been needing support, including many people who are turning to food pantries for the first time, said Kelly Gough Moran, director of development at Cross-Lines. Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 Some have balconies or terraces, but all the residences come with small kitchens, while the hotel rooms have pantries, a wine fridge, a Nespresso machine, and a fridge. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 Since 2019, visits to city food pantries have surged 82% as working families, older adults, immigrants, and others increasingly turned to emergency food providers for groceries. Greg Silverman, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 Our custom organization solutions extend far beyond closets to include pantries, mudrooms, laundry rooms, garages, home offices, entertainment centers, and more. Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026 Schools, food banks, neighborhood pantries and community organizations each have an important role to play. Fred Hassell, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026 And on vacation, a lot of people avoid cooking altogether, so these cabinets and pantries are notoriously understocked. Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Long used in restaurants—and with roots in the service areas of historic homes, including butler’s pantries—this versatile feature is experiencing a welcome comeback with a fresh coat of paint. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantries
Noun
  • Cole recalled how, at the close of those early shows, the drawings were removed from their frames and returned to Auckland, to be put back in their cupboards.
    Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Stock your cupboards for allergy and flu season The summer transition into fall also marks the start of peak cold, flu and seasonal allergy season.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The primary suite includes a large bathroom with two walk-in closets, dual showers, separate water closets and a soaking tub, while the outdoor amenities include a cold plunge and hot tub.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Other details include that the primary suite includes a large bathroom with two walk-in closets, dual showers, separate water closets and a soaking tub, while the outdoor amenities include a cold plunge and hot tub.
    David Caraccio, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pantries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantries. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster