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Cellar
01
an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment
What is a "cellar"?
A cellar is a room or space located below ground level in a building, often used for storage. It is typically found beneath homes, where it serves as a place to store food, wine, or other items that require cool or dry conditions. Cellars can also be used for additional living space, such as a laundry room or recreation area. They are usually accessed by a staircase or trapdoor and may have small windows or ventilation for air circulation.
Examples
They use the cellar to store homemade preserves and pickles.
The cellar was filled with dusty bottles and old wooden crates.
02
storage space where wines are stored
Examples
The winery keeps its vintages in a cool cellar.
They built a wine cellar beneath the house.
03
an excavation where root vegetables are stored
Examples
The farm 's cellar holds potatoes and carrots through the winter.
Root vegetables were kept in the cellar to prevent spoilage.
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