cellar
0 antonyms and opposites of cellar, grouped by meaning.
Noun — An underground room, often used for storage.
How to use cellar
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French celier, from Latin cellarium, "storeroom," itself from cella.
Full origin of cellar →Frequently asked questions
What does “cellar” mean?
The word “cellar” means an underground room, often used for storage. In plain terms, an underground storage room — or, informally, a stock of wine.
How do you pronounce “cellar”?
“Cellar” is pronounced SEH-luh (/ˈsɛləɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cellar” in a sentence?
Here is “cellar” used in a sentence: “They kept jars of preserves in the cellar.”
What part of speech is “cellar”?
“Cellar” is a noun.
Where does the word “cellar” come from?
The word “cellar” comes from Latin. From Old French celier, from Latin cellarium, "storeroom," itself from cella.
Is “cellar” a common word?
“Cellar” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “cellar” have?
“Cellar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an underground room, often used for storage.
What is the difference between a cellar and a basement?
A cellar is typically a smaller underground space used mainly for storage, such as keeping wine, food, or coal, while a basement is a fuller underground level of a house that can be finished and used as living space. In everyday British usage, cellar often implies a cooler, more utilitarian storage room.
Can cellar refer to something other than a room?
Yes. Cellar can also mean a collection of wine, especially one stored in a cellar, as in 'he has an impressive cellar.' In this sense the word describes the wine itself rather than the physical space.
What is a cellar typically used to store?
A cellar is commonly used to store wine, food, or other goods that benefit from a cool, dark, underground environment. Wine cellars in particular are built or maintained specifically to keep bottles at a stable temperature.