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
Some deliveries are made through mobile food pantries, while other locations are set and offer food on a regular basis.
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Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
The college also expanded its emergency aid, food pantries and social services to help students stay enrolled despite economic uncertainty.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
At November’s town hall at the same venue regarding food resources, a large crowd of concerned residents convened to talk about various topics, such as building your own gardens and where to find your local food pantries.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The most common request this year was for food, and those families received gift cards to grocery stores to help keep their pantries full.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Families also packed hygiene kits to be distributed to local food pantries, emphasizing service as a core part of King's message.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Sky Garden includes four guest rooms, three suites, and a two-bedroom penthouse; amenities include fireplaces, in-suite laundry, full kitchens, and pantries for extended stays.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
While our pantries were stocked and our resolutions were made, nearly two weeks in, our resolve may be wavering.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Food pantries and soup kitchens were inundated with residents in need — but also saw an outpouring of donations.
—Kitan Arole, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
The college also expanded its emergency aid, food pantries and social services to help students stay enrolled despite economic uncertainty.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
At November’s town hall at the same venue regarding food resources, a large crowd of concerned residents convened to talk about various topics, such as building your own gardens and where to find your local food pantries.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The most common request this year was for food, and those families received gift cards to grocery stores to help keep their pantries full.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Families also packed hygiene kits to be distributed to local food pantries, emphasizing service as a core part of King's message.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Sky Garden includes four guest rooms, three suites, and a two-bedroom penthouse; amenities include fireplaces, in-suite laundry, full kitchens, and pantries for extended stays.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
While our pantries were stocked and our resolutions were made, nearly two weeks in, our resolve may be wavering.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Food pantries and soup kitchens were inundated with residents in need — but also saw an outpouring of donations.
—Kitan Arole, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantries
Noun
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Open cupboards and vanities to allow warm air to reach pipes, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But if guests are arriving soon, closets are an ideal spot to hide clothes, toys, and just about any item that’s causing clutter.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fallen evergreen needles can be gathered and transformed into fragrant sachets that freshen up drawers, closets, or linen cabinets.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Pantries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantries. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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