as in basements
a room or set of rooms below the surface of the ground
an amazing array of interesting things were found in the cellar of the old house
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Recent Examples of cellars
Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The staff are actually sommeliers, and stock the in-suite cellars based on guests’ favorite blends.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The restaurant shared the sweet gesture on Instagram, noting that Horan handpicked the wine from their cellars.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
Steep vineyard terraces around Bernkastel, Ürzig, Wehlen, and the legendary Scharzhofberg produce wines of exceptional finesse, often tasted in centuries-old cellars.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The aroma and flavor of the grapes are prevalent, whereas Champagne, having yeast added directly to the bottle, and stored in the cellars for several years, creates a more complex wine.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The firm cheese has a creamy, nutty flavor that comes from additional maturation time in extremely humid affinage cellars.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Medieval villages, limestone cellars, and storied maisons de Champagne (Veuve Clicquot, Perrier-Jouët, Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, among many others) form a landscape mixing heritage and luxury—where every flute poured feels like part of a centuries-old ritual of celebration.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
According to National Geographic Traveler, Kraków’s café scene has plenty of coffeehouses and restaurants tucked into plazas and cellars and hearty, comfort-food traditions that invite you to linger.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 16 Nov. 2025
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Sample it all at one of the hotel’s restaurants, pick up provisions at the adjoining gourmet shop, or head into the cellars for a private tasting, where sommeliers preside over more than 10,000 bottles, many of them rare.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The staff are actually sommeliers, and stock the in-suite cellars based on guests’ favorite blends.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The restaurant shared the sweet gesture on Instagram, noting that Horan handpicked the wine from their cellars.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
Steep vineyard terraces around Bernkastel, Ürzig, Wehlen, and the legendary Scharzhofberg produce wines of exceptional finesse, often tasted in centuries-old cellars.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The aroma and flavor of the grapes are prevalent, whereas Champagne, having yeast added directly to the bottle, and stored in the cellars for several years, creates a more complex wine.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The firm cheese has a creamy, nutty flavor that comes from additional maturation time in extremely humid affinage cellars.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Medieval villages, limestone cellars, and storied maisons de Champagne (Veuve Clicquot, Perrier-Jouët, Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, among many others) form a landscape mixing heritage and luxury—where every flute poured feels like part of a centuries-old ritual of celebration.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
According to National Geographic Traveler, Kraków’s café scene has plenty of coffeehouses and restaurants tucked into plazas and cellars and hearty, comfort-food traditions that invite you to linger.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 16 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cellars
Noun
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After its sidewalk-to-spire refurbishment, the 47-story structure now houses only 375 keys for hotel guests and 372 for private residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The bedroom houses the in-unit washer-dryer, and the all-white bathroom is quite elegant.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Cellars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cellars. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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