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

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Recent Examples of pantries On Wednesday, July 8, the Virginia high schooler launched Grocery Genius, a website that uses AI to take inventory of pantries and turn it into recipes or donations. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 Today the nonprofit has 41 food pantries supplied by Second Harvest Food Bank, food drives and groceries purchased with donations. Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 Today, most food banks across the country have incorporated at least some pickups by food pantries from retailers into their donation systems. John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Swift and Kelce's pre-wedding donations have benefited several charities across the country, including food pantries, children's hospitals, and educational programs. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 July 2026 In recent years, visits to food pantries and soup kitchens have increased 84%, on average per month, compared to pre-pandemic levels. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Kitchens without central air conditioning, or pantries positioned near ovens, refrigerators, or south-facing walls, are particularly vulnerable. Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 Proceeds support local food pantries, children’s art education, animal rescue, Habitat for Humanity, environmental initiatives and other local causes. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 This storage workhorse may function well for some families, but modern thinking holds that closet pantries waste floor space. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantries
Noun
  • The hotel's team can also do a grocery run and stock the cupboards and fridge ahead of your stay.
    Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
  • The cupboards were nearly bare.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Additional features include custom closets, skylights, solar panels, and an in-ground watering system for the front yard.
    Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • This old-meets-new styling illustrates how the brand’s design language has evolved and reflects how consumers are increasingly incorporating vintage denim into their closets.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

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“Pantries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantries. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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