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Definition of pantry

pantry

/ˈpæn.tɹi/
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Plural:pantries
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• noun

1

A small room or large cupboard in a house, adjacent to a kitchen, in which food, dishes, linen, and cooking utensils are kept.

Example

"She checked the pantry to see if they had enough flour and sugar to bake a cake."

2

North American A charitable distribution center that provides free food and groceries directly to people in need within a local community.

Example

"Volunteers spent Saturday morning sorting canned goods at the neighborhood pantry."

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• Rhymes for pantry

• Nearby Words

pantleg
panto
pantomime
pantry
pants
pantsuit
panty

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman and Old French paneterie, a place where bread was kept, ultimately derived from Latin panis, meaning 'bread'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pantry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pantry
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