spence

noun

Definition of spencenext
chiefly British dialect
as in larder

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  1. larder
  2. buttery
  3. cuddy
  4. pantry
Noun
  • 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
  • Championing Scotland’s bountiful seasonal larder, the restaurant serves both tasting and à la carte menus built around hyper-local ingredients and foraged produce.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of larder
Noun
  • Start with the escargot, which pack a wonderful buttery, garlicky punch, each bite topped with a perfect, tiny puff pastry.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Finally, a cooked buttery frosting loaded with coconut is poured over the top.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 23 June 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
  • The no-kill animal shelter will care for dogs, cats, and small companion mammals and will also include a low cost veterinary clinic, a pantry of pet food and supplies and public spaces.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Aluminum foil is a kitchen classic everyone has in their pantry.
    — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of pantry
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“Spence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spence. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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