spence

chiefly British dialect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spence
Noun
  • As the street food spread through the Arab world, ingredients shifted with larders and tastes: Palestinian cooks tend to prefer solely chickpeas in their falafel; the Lebanese often combine garbanzos and foul.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
  • In addition, the chefs dug into their culinary larders, adding personal touches.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
Noun
  • Two pantry staples—a buttery can of refried beans and smoky chipotle chiles in adobo—deliver extra bold flavor.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The brand describes it as buttery soft, breathable, and barely-there.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Officials contacted people on the boat — described as a 30- to 35-foot-long cuddy cabin — and found 10 men and five women on board, according to a statement by the U.S. Border Patrol.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2022
Noun
  • This baker's secret is a pantry staple in Southern kitchens.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Two pantry staples—a buttery can of refried beans and smoky chipotle chiles in adobo—deliver extra bold flavor.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Spence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spence. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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