spence

noun

Definition of spencenext
chiefly British dialect
as in larder

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  1. larder
  2. buttery
  3. cuddy
  4. pantry
Noun
  • Such feeding black holes and the cosmic larders of gas and dust that surround them are usually extremely bright emitters of X-rays.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Here, chef Antonia Zarpa celebrates the island’s exceptional larder, transforming the day’s catch, local produce and traditional Tinian ingredients into refined dishes that capture the character of the island.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of larder
Noun
  • Starbucks describes the flavor as nutty, brown-buttery and warmly spiced.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The company describes the flavor as nutty, brown-buttery and warmly spiced.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of buttery
Noun
  • The Coast Guard's Terrel Horne interdicted a 25-foot cuddy cabin boat containing 18 Mexican nationals on board.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Saturday when the ship encountered a cuddy-cabin vessel moving at a high rate of speed, according to the Coast Guard.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Definition of cuddy
Noun
  • Over the past 30 years, the Northland Shepherd’s Center has provided a food pantry, Meals on Wheels, transportation, technology assistance, support groups, caregiver support, enrichment programming and exercise classes for older adults.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The league could expand its existing community programs by partnering with food banks, funding mobile food pantries, providing meals to children during the offseason and directing team charitable dollars toward local food-security programs.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of pantry
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