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
Ruiz said ants are most commonly found in kitchens, pantries, and other areas where food is stored.
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Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
At least eight food pantries offer groceries to those in need.
—Taylor Sisk, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
To qualify for state funding, these factors as well as access to resources such as food pantries are important, Rounds said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Jen Massey, representing the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and nominated by member Yolanda Narvaez, said that partnering with food pantries, schools, churches and shelters the food bank is able to help them to provide consistent access to food.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Many use locks on refrigerators or pantries.
—Health, 15 Apr. 2026
By the 17th and 18th centuries, jam became a staple in European pantries, later making its way over to American tables.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Food pantries rarely offer mobile options, and SNAP cannot be used for home deliveries.
—Beth Shapiro, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
At least eight food pantries offer groceries to those in need.
—Taylor Sisk, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
To qualify for state funding, these factors as well as access to resources such as food pantries are important, Rounds said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Jen Massey, representing the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and nominated by member Yolanda Narvaez, said that partnering with food pantries, schools, churches and shelters the food bank is able to help them to provide consistent access to food.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Many use locks on refrigerators or pantries.
—Health, 15 Apr. 2026
By the 17th and 18th centuries, jam became a staple in European pantries, later making its way over to American tables.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Food pantries rarely offer mobile options, and SNAP cannot be used for home deliveries.
—Beth Shapiro, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantries
Noun
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His tapes are stored by genre in dedicated cupboards with closing doors.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Kemp says everything was ransacked, doors were broken, drawers and cupboards pried open, and empty cash boxes were on display.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Choose hampers with casters that easily glide under countertops or into closets.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some famous kids have access to closets of couture for their prom, while others opt for the more traditional ruffled tux or fairytale dress.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Pantries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantries. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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