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 Colossus Harbor is more than double the size of the original bakery, with a full restaurant and superette that boasts a rack of grab-and-go bread and shelves lined with pantry products, books, merch and bottles of wine. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 Stocking a variety of snacks, including fresh produce and pantry staples, can make busy family life easier. Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026 The pantry item remains the leader within the boxed category, but has seen its sales slip and market share sharply decline in recent years. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026 The kitchen opens to the dining area that also has a pantry. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pantry
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Noun
  • But the Leafs aren’t rebuilding, yet, and years of trading away picks have left the cupboard relatively bare.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The trailer starts out by showing Harry living in his cupboard room under the stairs at the Dursleys’ home.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Pantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantry. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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