scullery
What is another word for scullery? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A small utility room next to a kitchen used for washing dishes and other chores.
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How to use scullery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
scullery maid
a small scullery
Mostly found in older or British contexts, especially describing historic houses.
Etymology
From an Anglo-Norman word for the office of a servant in charge of dishes, ultimately from Latin scutella ("dish, bowl").
Full origin of scullery →Frequently asked questions
What does “scullery” mean?
The word “scullery” means a small utility room next to a kitchen used for washing dishes and other chores. In plain terms, a small back room near the kitchen used for washing up and rough kitchen work.
How do you pronounce “scullery”?
“Scullery” is pronounced SKUH-luh-ree (/ˈskʌləɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “scullery” in a sentence?
Here is “scullery” used in a sentence: “The maid scrubbed the pots in the scullery.”
What part of speech is “scullery”?
“Scullery” is a noun.
Where does the word “scullery” come from?
The word “scullery” comes from Latin. From an Anglo-Norman word for the office of a servant in charge of dishes, ultimately from Latin scutella ("dish, bowl").
