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Definition of larder
larder
/ˈlɑːr.dɚ/
lar · der
Plural:larders
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CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A room or large cupboard used for storing food, especially meats and provisions, traditionally kept cool before the invention of refrigerators.
Example
"She went down to the cool larder to fetch some cheese and a jar of pickled onions for the guests."
2
A supply of food laid in for a household, or by extension, a reserve of resources.
Example
"As winter approached, the squirrels busily added nuts and seeds to their growing larder."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'larder', borrowed from Old French 'lardiere' (a place to keep bacon or meat), derived from Latin 'lardum' (bacon, lard).
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Larder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/larder