root cellar

American  

noun

1. a cellar, partially or wholly underground and usually covered with dirt, where root crops and other vegetables are stored.

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Etymology

Origin of root cellar

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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root cellar

People who don’t have a root cellar can try keeping their potatoes in a basket or a burlap sack.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 5, 2023

In one case, a Russian was said to be living in a root cellar and eating only pickles for months.

From New York Times ● Aug. 8, 2022

A root cellar or chilly basement is great, otherwise aim for somewhere in the cabinet or pantry.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 17, 2022

Have no fear: Here are four of our best storage tips — root cellar not required — for happy, sweet, and dry taters.

From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2021

Second, dig a perfect circle hole all the way down to the wooden ceiling here on the inside of the root cellar.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor