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
A butler’s pantry is next to the kitchen.
From Washington Post • Sep. 16, 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
A butler’s pantry where the door closed softly behind them.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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