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 Shrimp is a staple for any family gathering, West Indies Salad is a delicacy, and no pantry is complete without Old Bay seasoning. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 In April 2022, the SKIMS founder gave fans a peek at that pantry for Poosh. — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Our choice today is English breakfast, another old standby from the pantry. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 July 2026 Like a year from now, who’s gonna be filling the boxes at the food pantry? — Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pantry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantry
  1. cupboard
  2. closet
Noun
  • In summary, anyone already planning to order a thermal-invisibility cape and spend the evening strolling unnoticed past infrared cameras should put the grappling hook back in the cupboard.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
  • Before refrigeration became mainstream, cutout details were added to larders and meat safes as a way to ventilate a cupboard without leaving it open.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of cupboard
Noun
  • Teens’ hooded-sweatshirt collections are testing the limits of their closets.
    — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This is a great month to support local artists, visit a second-hand store, do a clothing swap with friends, or shop your own closet.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of closet

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“Pantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantry. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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