pantry

American  

[pan-tree] / ˈpæn tri /

noun

plural

pantries

1. a room or closet in which food, groceries, and other provisions, or silverware, dishes, etc., are kept.

2. a room between the kitchen and dining room in which food is arranged for serving, glassware and dishes are stored, etc.

3.  food pantry.  a shelter or other place where food is dispensed to people experiencing food insecurity, either as groceries or as meals.

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pantry British  

/ ˈpæntrɪ /

noun

1. a small room or cupboard in which provisions, cooking utensils, etc, are kept; larder

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Etymology

Origin of pantry

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English panetrie, from Anglo-French; Old French paneterie “bread room,” equivalent to panet(er) “to bake bread” (derivative of pan “bread,” from Latin pānis ) + -erie noun suffix; -ery

Example Sentences

November and December are always my heaviest spending months, so by January, I’m ready to reclaim that sense of calm in the pantry.

From Salon

And it’s reasonable — more than reasonable — to design your pantry in ways that make that load a little lighter.

From Salon

A kitchen manager keeps a careful eye on costs and resources, working in tandem with the chef to make sure the pantry hums efficiently.

From Salon

Some stores have unbeatable per-unit prices on pantry staples, while others shine with proteins or prepared items.

From Salon

Companies focused on pantry staples, where private labels have been taking share, were hurt the most with sluggish or even declining sales.

From Barron's

Related Words

• cellar
• closet
• cupboard