spence

chiefly British dialect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spence
Noun
  • When Leonora slumps against tins of asparagus tips and white peaches in her larder, the moment of collapse is close to unbearable.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Squirrels race around adding to their larders, but the chipmunks are nowhere to be seen yet.
    Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And that way is with a golden buttery graham cracker crust.
    Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The brand’s satin midi skirt is also buttery soft and comes in a variety of colors to suit any outfit. BP.
    Shawna Hudson, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But when the Coast Guard approached on a 45-foot response boat, authorities said, the cuddy cabin boat began racing south to evade arrest.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Wright’s boat, a 21-foot cuddy cabin, remains moored at dock, just like his fishing/mentoring ministry.
    Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2022
Noun
  • Once cured, store the sweet potatoes in a cool, dry, dark space, such as a basement, garage, or pantry.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • My favorite pantry organizers offer smart solutions to pantry clutter and are all available on Amazon for as low as $10.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Spence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spence. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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