Thesaurus results for PANTRY

pantry

noun

ˈpan-trē

Definition of pantry

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 Compounding this, food rescue operations need support, and food pantries are fighting to keep up with soaring demand. — Matt Jozwiak, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026 If pantry snacks are spilling out onto the floor, add these bins on a shelf to keep individual snacks visible and neatly stowed. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026 That makes black garlic feel less like a restaurant-only splurge and more like another pantry flavor booster. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026 This recipe transforms a handful of pantry staples into a rich, creamy rice pudding. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pantry

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Noun

In practice, this might mean the kids know candy is in the house but stored out of reach in the kitchen cupboards.

— Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026
Assistant general manager Ed Dodds was elevated to interim GM and has clearly been tasked with restocking the draft cupboard.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026

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If your linen closet could use a little TLC, Brooklinen's Last Call sale is giving you a pretty good excuse to stock up, with select bedding marked down as much as 75%.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Most living quarters are fitted with large closets, tubs, and even balconies for unobstructed views of the Alps and Lake Geneva.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

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