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
The shutdown already appears to be impacting many military families, with some lined up at food pantries around the country.
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Justin Gomez, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Why Wisconsin food pantries see growing demand When Andrea Grittner joined Milwaukee Community Crossroads in 2022, the organization's food pantry served just over 2,000 people.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Bambusi Bamboo Corner Rack Organizer Larger food pantries can often become like bottomless pits.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
With thousands of federal workers furloughed or working without pay, more may turn to food banks and pantries for necessities, according to Feeding America.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
During the shutdown in 2019, Coast Guard families relied on food pantries and discounts at local restaurants to get through.
—Caitlyn Kim, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The permanent school pantries, which serve about 16,000 people a month each, including more than 5,000 children, are set up like small grocery stores.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Today, perloo has migrated and evolved beyond its Lowcountry roots as home cooks and chefs have tailored it to suit regional tastes and modern pantries.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Some little kids view these closets and pantries as fun hiding places, but they can get injured or stuck inside them.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Justin Gomez, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Why Wisconsin food pantries see growing demand When Andrea Grittner joined Milwaukee Community Crossroads in 2022, the organization's food pantry served just over 2,000 people.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Bambusi Bamboo Corner Rack Organizer Larger food pantries can often become like bottomless pits.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
With thousands of federal workers furloughed or working without pay, more may turn to food banks and pantries for necessities, according to Feeding America.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
During the shutdown in 2019, Coast Guard families relied on food pantries and discounts at local restaurants to get through.
—Caitlyn Kim, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The permanent school pantries, which serve about 16,000 people a month each, including more than 5,000 children, are set up like small grocery stores.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Today, perloo has migrated and evolved beyond its Lowcountry roots as home cooks and chefs have tailored it to suit regional tastes and modern pantries.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Some little kids view these closets and pantries as fun hiding places, but they can get injured or stuck inside them.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantries
Noun
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Indoors, they can be found in dark areas like closets, garages, basements, attics and cupboards.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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This includes the pantry, refrigerator, cupboards, and spice rack.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Our team’s closets are filled with chocolate brown jackets, midi skirts, sweaters, and trousers this season.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Aged fades emphasized the fabric’s softness and popular status in closets.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Pantries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantries. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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