spence

Definition of spencenext
chiefly British dialect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spence
Noun
  • This limit determines how much material can fall to a body like a star or black hole before the radiation generated by that accretion pushes further matter away, emptying the central object's larder of gas and dust, thus cutting off its food supply.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Montgomery also uses traditional preservation methods like curing, smoking, and pickling to ensure a full larder of preserves and ferment that permit Edinbane to celebrate Skye produce year-round, even when fresh supply is disrupted.
    Jillian Dara, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • But the real unique element to this choice is the bread: the sandwich comes on Sriracha Swirl Toast rather than the flaxseed flour flat bread, multigrain bun or buttery bun other sandwiches come with.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The croissant crust was buttery and flaky, the apples soft and spiced, and the caramel tied it all together.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Saturday when the ship encountered a cuddy-cabin vessel moving at a high rate of speed, according to the Coast Guard.
    City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Wright’s boat, a 21-foot cuddy cabin, remains moored at dock, just like his fishing/mentoring ministry.
    Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2022
Noun
  • The entrance to Valley View Elementary School in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights resembles a food pantry these days, with cabinets filled with cans of food products and plastic crates brimming with children’s clothes.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The evening features top Bay Area chefs competing to create a multi-course meal using ingredients found in the WVCS pantry, where clients receive food.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Spence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spence. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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