as in cupboard
a built-in space for storage behind a door homemade jams and pickles are stored in a separate pantry off the kitchen

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Recent Examples of pantry Proceeds will help support Rotary programs, including those that provide winter coats for kids in need, fund scholarships and assist local food pantries. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025 The shelf-stable sauce was considered a pantry essential in colonial times. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025 Because an unopened bag of chips in our pantry is apparently mistaken for a punching bag repeatedly. Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 With a few days warning, store shelves emptied and pantry shelves filled for a potential snowed-in situation. Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pantry
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Noun
  • The 11-year veteran has two Cups in his cupboard, the other coming in 2018 with the Washington Capitals, who drafted him with the 23rd pick in 2013.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
  • Once dry, the beer glass can be placed upside down in a cupboard, so as not to get more dust in it while being stored.
    Parker Hall, Wired News, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Instead of partaking in fads or trends, Reilly says her new closet is built around pieces that are classic and timeless.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • The limited space does mean fewer onboard options—no spa or thermal suite here—and smaller closets, which can be a challenge on longer trips.
    Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

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“Pantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantry. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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