cellar

[ˈsɛlər]

cellar Definition

an underground room or rooms, typically used for storage.

Using cellar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cellar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The wine cellar is located in the basement of the house.

  • Example

    He went down to the cellar to get some potatoes.

  • Example

    The cellar was damp and musty.

  • Example

    The cellar door was locked.

cellar Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cellar

Phrases with cellar

  • a person or team that consistently performs poorly or is at the bottom of a league or ranking

    Example

    The team has been a cellar dweller for years, never making it past the first round of playoffs.

  • a storage room for wine bottles, often with temperature and humidity controls

    Example

    The restaurant's wine cellar contains over 500 bottles of wine from around the world.

  • an underground storage space for vegetables, fruits, and other perishable foods

    Example

    The farm's root cellar kept the harvest fresh throughout the winter months.

Origins of cellar

from Latin 'cellarium', meaning 'pantry'

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Summary: cellar in Brief

A 'cellar' [ˈsɛlər] is an underground room or rooms used for storage. It can be used to store wine, vegetables, and other items. The phrase 'cellar dweller' refers to a person or team that consistently performs poorly or is at the bottom of a league or ranking.