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
Trucks and drivers that would otherwise have rolled up to pick up deliveries for food pantries around the area or drop off supplies were told to stay away.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
This is why people with full pantries still order takeout.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Some species have been known to invade pantries and ruin boxes of dry food, especially grains.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
Proceeds from the May 15 event will fund local Salvation Army programs that serve families and individuals experiencing homelessness, those suffering from chemical addiction, food pantries at the auxiliary’s Community Corps Centers and senior nutrition sites across the county.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Advocates and food assistance organizations say the drop in enrollment is shifting pressure onto food banks and local pantries that are already struggling to meet demand.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
The taxpayer theft was primarily committed by Somali immigrants who were caught operating fake home healthcare agencies, daycares, autism treatment centers, and food pantries that fraudulently billed Minnesota’s public assistance programs for services purportedly performed.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
The Kansas City-area library system is launching its Food for Fines initiative, which collects food items for local charities and food pantries.
—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
Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
This is why people with full pantries still order takeout.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Some species have been known to invade pantries and ruin boxes of dry food, especially grains.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
Proceeds from the May 15 event will fund local Salvation Army programs that serve families and individuals experiencing homelessness, those suffering from chemical addiction, food pantries at the auxiliary’s Community Corps Centers and senior nutrition sites across the county.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Advocates and food assistance organizations say the drop in enrollment is shifting pressure onto food banks and local pantries that are already struggling to meet demand.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
The taxpayer theft was primarily committed by Somali immigrants who were caught operating fake home healthcare agencies, daycares, autism treatment centers, and food pantries that fraudulently billed Minnesota’s public assistance programs for services purportedly performed.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
The Kansas City-area library system is launching its Food for Fines initiative, which collects food items for local charities and food pantries.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantries
Noun
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This includes the pantry, refrigerator, cupboards, and spice rack.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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There are a lot of little extras hiding in cupboards or around the corner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Noun
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My junior suite had a large foyer with two closets and a minibar in between.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Designed by Harrison Design with interiors by Mike Moser Studio, the home leans classic contemporary, with glam rooms, massage suites, a screening room and multi-room closets that feel distinctly Beverly Hills.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Pantries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantries. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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