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 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 Leftover produce from each Saturday’s market day is donated to local food pantries. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 The governor earlier this year also sent nearly $25 million from state surplus to food banks and pantries. Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantries
Noun
  • In smaller apartment or townhouse renovations, homeowners sometimes rely on overhead cupboards instead.
    Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
  • An adjacent staircase is packed with drawers and cupboards, helping increase the amount of useful storage.
    Adam Williams July 23, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • While these America First adherents preach populism, their closets are full of Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Louboutin, Dior, and plenty of other boldface European names.
    Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Or perhaps your closets simply need to work harder for the people using them.
    Laura VanSickle, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Pantries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantries. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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