noun
pantry
PANTREE
noun
1
A small room or cupboard, usually near the kitchen, used to store food.
"She kept jars of preserves lined up in the pantry."
How to Use Pantry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small storage space for food, near or inside the kitchen.
Word Forms
pantries plural
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Etymology
From Old French paneterie, related to Latin panis ("bread") — originally a room specifically for storing bread.