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
  • Two of our staffers sleep on eucalyptus sheets from sustainable bedding brand Sijo and give them positive reviews for their buttery texture.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Gone are the days of waxy, flavorless balms: This one melts on contact, delivering a smooth, buttery texture that makes lip care feel indulgent.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 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
  • Evaporated milk transformed home cooking in the early to mid-20th century as a dairy product that could be stored in your pantry for months without refrigeration.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Students at Notre Dame School of Milwaukee's boys and girls middle school campuses spend a full day volunteering in the community at local shelters, pantries and senior centers.
    Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Spence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spence. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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