spence

chiefly British dialect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spence
Noun
  • Food rationing had begun on the first day, but by now, the dining car’s larder was nearly empty.
    Robert Klara, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 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 the three-layer dampening foam and silicone gasket mount keep every keystroke feeling buttery and quiet, which is great if your late-night gaming sessions tend to wake the neighbors and your cat.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 16 June 2025
  • On the palate, the buttery and nutty notes deliver on the aromatic promise, creating a rich and lasting impression.
    Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 7 June 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
  • The Ada Jenkins Center provides family financial and utility assistance, a food pantry, community garden, a community refrigerator, gym facilities, freedom school and an after school program serving children in K-5 who are behind their grade level.
    Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
  • This has lots of storage, as well as a sink, fridge/freezer, oven and an induction cooktop, plus a neat little pantry area.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 June 2025
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“Spence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spence. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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