cellaret

American  

[sel-uh-ret] / ˌsɛl əˈrɛt /

Or cellarette

noun

1. a compartment, cabinet, or stand fitted for wine bottles.

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cellaret British  

/ ˌsɛləˈrɛt /

noun

1. a case, cabinet, or sideboard with compartments for holding wine bottles

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Etymology

Origin of cellaret

First recorded in 1800–10; cellar + -et

Example Sentences

I went to the cellaret and brought him some wine, of which he drank off a tumbler eagerly.

From Jacob Faithful by Marryat, Frederick

I want you to call on some people––and look at a new cellaret I’d like to buy.

From The Gorgeous Girl by Bartley, Nalbro

I don't think my wine is any too safe in this cellaret.

From Mrs. Thompson A Novel by Maxwell, W. B. (William Babington)

"Why did you not ask me, my dear sir?" said Emily, as she threw open a cellaret, and handed him what he wanted.

From Precaution by Cooper, James Fenimore

He tried the cellaret, which was as often open as locked, but now unfortunately it was closed.

From Castle Richmond by Trollope, Anthony