plural pantries
1
: a room or closet used for storage (as of provisions) or from which food is brought to the table
2
: a room (as in a hotel or hospital) for preparation of foods on order
Examples of pantry in a Sentence
homemade jams and pickles are stored in a separate pantry off the kitchen
Recent Examples on the Web
Therefore, onions should be stored in a cool, dark space (like a pantry or cellar with temperatures between 45°F and 55°F) to prevent sprouting.
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Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Many pantry staples are effective at combating pesky weeds, including baking soda.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Their support comes at a critical time, with visits to New York City soup kitchens and food pantries near record highs and expected to increase further in response to federal funding cuts.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
In recent years, visits to food pantries and soup kitchens have increased 84%, on average per month, compared to pre-pandemic levels.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Many pantry staples are effective at combating pesky weeds, including baking soda.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Their support comes at a critical time, with visits to New York City soup kitchens and food pantries near record highs and expected to increase further in response to federal funding cuts.
—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
In recent years, visits to food pantries and soup kitchens have increased 84%, on average per month, compared to pre-pandemic levels.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for pantry
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“Pantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pantry. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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