butler's pantry
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of butler's pantry
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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Formal living and dining rooms, sunroom, fireplace, custom chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, office.
From Washington Times • Jun. 15, 2023
In the late 1800s, the butler's pantry emerged as an architectural trend among high society.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2023
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
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
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
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