butler's pantry

American  

noun

1. a service room between a kitchen and dining room, typically equipped with counters, a sink, and storage space for china and silver.

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Etymology

Origin of butler's pantry

First recorded in 1810–20

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butler's pantry

A formal dining room, paneled bar, spacious kitchen with a fireplace, and butler’s pantry make entertaining a breeze.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

Formal living and dining rooms, sunroom, fireplace, custom chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, office.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 15, 2023

The kitchen, also on this level, has a center island and a butler’s pantry with an additional dishwasher and sink as well as storage.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2023

The largest unit at 7,300 square feet will include two interior fireplaces, a butler’s pantry and an expansive entertaining great room with a full bar.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2022

If operations are to be conducted in a smoothly coordinated way, it is surely obvious that the butler's pantry must be the one place in the house where privacy and solitude are guaranteed.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro