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Keller
Keller (noun) means a cellar used for storing or serving beer, especially in Germany or Austria. Example: “They spent the evening drinking in a cosy Munich keller.”
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A cellar used for storing or serving beer, especially in Germany or Austria.
"They spent the evening drinking in a cosy Munich keller."
How to use Keller
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA German- or Austrian-style beer cellar.
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Etymology
From German Keller, meaning "cellar" or "storehouse".
Synonyms
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beer cellar
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What does “Keller” mean?
The word “Keller” means a cellar used for storing or serving beer, especially in Germany or Austria. In plain terms, a German- or Austrian-style beer cellar.
How do you use “Keller” in a sentence?
Here is “Keller” used in a sentence: “They spent the evening drinking in a cosy Munich keller.”
What part of speech is “Keller”?
“Keller” is a noun.
Where does the word “Keller” come from?
The word “Keller” comes from German. From German Keller, meaning "cellar" or "storehouse".
Is “Keller” a common word?
“Keller” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is a keller used for?
A keller is a cellar used for storing or serving beer, especially in Germany or Austria. Many are used as informal drinking spots, sometimes with seating built into the cellar itself.
Is a keller the same as a beer garden?
A keller is specifically a cellar space for storing or serving beer, whereas a beer garden is typically an open-air venue. Both are associated with beer culture in Germany and Austria, but a keller refers to the below-ground storage or serving space.
Why are beer kellers common in Germany and Austria?
Cellars provide naturally cool conditions well suited to storing beer, which is why kellers became associated with beer storage and serving in Germany and Austria. Over time, some kellers evolved into informal serving spaces in their own right.
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