pantry

noun

ˈpan-trē How to pronounce pantry (audio)
Definition of pantrynext
as in cupboard
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 pantry 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 This shelf-stable pantry staple is made from sweet cream solids and can be stirred right into the dish without dissolving it in liquid beforehand. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 During the pandemic, Ingram and crew hosted a makeshift food pantry from The Gnome’s parking lot to help hospitality workers who were without jobs. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2026 Bostic said the amount of food moving through the pantry illustrates the demand. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pantry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantry
  1. cupboard
  2. closet
Noun
  • Inside, antique art hangs on walls, tamgroute (local pottery) lines small alcoves, board games are stacked inside cupboards, and coffee table books have plenty to dive into.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of rushing out to buy more cleaning products before your next dinner party, check your cupboard first.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cupboard
Noun
  • Originally, the scene wasn’t going to take place in a closet at all.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Grab it for the season below, along with more styles from the brand that are missing from your coat closet.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of closet

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“Pantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantry. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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