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

If you don’t have the space for a butler’s pantry, a smart storage option is to consider installing full-height upper cabinets.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2023

Seven bedrooms, four baths, extensive and original woodworking, floors and grand staircases; formal living and dining rooms with two fireplaces, perfect gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry; 4,448 square feet.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 13, 2022

That’s a bit steep for me, but I don’t want to rule it out because the features include a butler’s pantry, a full bar in the entertainment room and a 2,500-square-foot terrace.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2022

I went down the back staircase—low and claustrophobic, scarcely three feet wide—through the kitchen and butler’s pantry, and out onto the back porch.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt