Pantry

/ˈpæn.tri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small room or closet in which food, dishes, linens, or provisions are stored.

She organized the pantry to make it easier to find ingredients when cooking.

A room or area where food is kept in a home, often adjacent to the kitchen.

The pantry was stocked with canned goods and snacks for the winter months.

A storage area, often used in restaurants or commercial kitchens, for dry goods and supplies.

The chef checked the pantry for fresh herbs before preparing the evening’s special.

From Middle English 'pantrie', derived from Old French 'paneterie', ultimately from Latin 'panis' meaning 'bread'.

pantry staples:

Basic food items that are always kept in a pantry.

pantry raid:

A term used when someone goes into a pantry to take food without permission.

Grab a snack from the pantry.

I'm going to hit the pantry for something to eat.

Referring to the pantry as a secret stash.

My pantry is my secret snack hideout.