Cellar

usgb/ˈselər/
noun

A room below ground level in a house, often used for storing things.

We store our wine in the cellar.
Visual representation of "cellar" - A room below ground level in a house, often used for storing things.

Often appears as...

  • wine cellar
  • cellar door
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Underground Room

The cellar is usually underground which keeps it cooler, ideal for storage.

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The house has a cellar under the kitchen, perfect for keeping food fresh.
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Storage Function

A cellar is often used to store items like wine, canned goods, or tools.

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We put our homemade jams in the cellar for the winter.
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Protection from Weather

Cellars can provide protection during severe weather, such as tornadoes.

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When the tornado siren sounded, we all headed to the cellar for safety.
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