Definitions
- A Dutch word that refers to a basement or cellar. - Used in the Netherlands and Belgium to describe a storage space below ground level. - Often used in the context of wine storage or as a cool place to store food.
- A room or space below ground level used for storage. - Often used in the context of storing food, wine, or other perishable items. - May also refer to a room or area in a house where the furnace or other mechanical equipment is located.
List of Similarities
- 1Both kelder and cellar refer to a space below ground level.
- 2Both are used for storage purposes.
- 3Both can be used to store food and wine.
- 4Both may be associated with cool temperatures.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Kelder is primarily used in the Netherlands and Belgium, while cellar is used more widely in English-speaking countries.
- 2Connotation: Kelder may have a more specific connotation related to wine storage, while cellar is more general and can refer to any type of storage space.
Remember this!
Kelder and cellar are synonyms that both refer to a space below ground level used for storage. However, kelder is a Dutch word primarily used in the Netherlands and Belgium, while cellar is an English word used more widely in English-speaking countries. Additionally, kelder may have a more specific connotation related to wine storage, while cellar is more general and can refer to any type of storage space.
