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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Example Sentences

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butler's pantry

“Formal entertaining spaces include a gracious Living Room, dining room, private study, chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, family room, and expansive outdoor terraces, while discreet service quarters ensure effortless day-to-day living,” reads the listing.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

And in the butler’s pantry, where Paul once stood making martinis, there is now, as the Boston Globe notes, “further Poggenpohl cabinetry, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and a beverage cooler.”

From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026

Others are neatly arranged in her butler’s pantry.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

If we’re dreaming big, that means a completely tricked out butler’s pantry, complete with a separate sink, dishwasher and a second set of ovens.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2023

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

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