noun
Uncommon
pantry
PANTREE
Pantry (noun) means a small room or cupboard, usually near the kitchen, used to store food. Example: “She kept jars of preserves lined up in the pantry.”
noun
1
A small room or cupboard, usually near the kitchen, used to store food.
"Next to the saloon is the pantry, which includes a wine cabinet, J. E. Hall bottle-cooling unit, a Stills Café set and ample cupboard space."
— , Restaurant cars and multiple-units (1960)
"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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pantries
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Etymology
From Old French paneterie, related to Latin panis ("bread") — originally a room specifically for storing bread.
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What does “pantry” mean?
The word “pantry” means a small room or cupboard, usually near the kitchen, used to store food. In plain terms, a small storage space for food, near or inside the kitchen.
How do you pronounce “pantry”?
“Pantry” is pronounced PANTREE (/ˈpæntɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “pantry” in a sentence?
Here is “pantry” used in a sentence: “She kept jars of preserves lined up in the pantry.”
What part of speech is “pantry”?
“Pantry” is a noun.
Where does the word “pantry” come from?
The word “pantry” comes from Latin. From Old French paneterie, related to Latin panis ("bread") — originally a room specifically for storing bread.
Is “pantry” a common word?
“Pantry” is an uncommon word in modern English.
