Definition of pantrynext
as in cupboard
a built-in space for storage behind a door homemade jams and pickles are stored in a separate pantry off the kitchen

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Recent Examples of pantry This method uses commonly found pantry staples and minimal abrasiveness to protect glass from scratches. Caroline Lubinsky, 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 Swift and Kelce's pre-wedding donations have benefited several charities across the country, including food pantries, children's hospitals, and educational programs. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 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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  • The hotel's team can also do a grocery run and stock the cupboards and fridge ahead of your stay.
    Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
  • The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.
    Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
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    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 3 July 2026

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“Pantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantry. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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