Synonyms for pantry


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pan-tree
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæn tri


Définition of pantry

Origin :
  • early 14c., from Anglo-French panetrie (Old French paneterie) "bread room," from Medieval Latin panataria "office or room of a servant who has charge of food" (literally "bread"), from Latin panis "bread" (see food). Sense in English has evolved so far that its roots in "bread" are no longer felt.
  • noun kitchen storage room
Example sentences :
  • Mom Beck had stepped into the pantry for more eggs for the cake she was making.
  • Extract from : « The Little Colonel » by Annie Fellows Johnston
  • He paused for a moment, and then, before she had time to go to the pantry, he went on.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "Thy breakfast, Master Fireblaze, is in the pantry," answered the Steward.
  • Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
  • So each thrust his sword back into the scabbard and entered the pantry.
  • Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
  • And it was Abbe Paparelli who brought him to the pantry with his basket last night.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • They got into the pantry window, and took every living thing she had to eat.
  • Extract from : « The Green Satin Gown » by Laura E. Richards
  • "So it is," thought Eve, as she glanced into the pantry and proceeded.
  • Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • Brown took the bowl from her hands and went to the pantry to get the butter.
  • Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • It was ten minutes past twelve, sir, by the clock in my pantry.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Merle was in the pantry, with a big apron on, ranging jars of preserves on the shelves.
  • Extract from : « The Great Hunger » by Johan Bojer

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