Scullery Meaning in English
word
ˈskʌləɹi
SKUHL-uh-ree
skˈʌləɹi
SKUHL-uh-ree
Definition
A small room next to a kitchen where dishes, pans, and other kitchen items are washed and cleaned. Sculleries were common in older or larger houses.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in historical, British, or very formal contexts. Rare in modern homes—kitchens and utility rooms now serve this purpose. Don't confuse with 'pantry' (for food storage) or 'laundry room' (for clothes washing).
Spanish: despensa (de cocina) - esculleríaPortuguese (BR): copa (antiga) - área de serviço (cozinha)Portuguese (PT): despensa (de cozinha) - copa (tradicional)Chinese (Simplified): 洗涤间Chinese (Traditional): 洗碗間Hindi: बरतन धोने का कमराArabic: غرفة غسيل الصحونBengali: স্কালারি - রান্নাঘরের পাশে থালা-বাসন ধোয়ার ঘরRussian: посудная - моечнаяJapanese: スカラリー（皿洗い部屋）Vietnamese: phòng rửa bát - phòng rửa chénKorean: 스컬러리 - 설거지방Turkish: bulaşık odası - kiler (eski anlamıyla)Urdu: برتن دھونے کا کمرہIndonesian: ruang cuci piring - dapur kecil
Example Sentences
The dirty plates are washed in the scullery.
basic
The old house still has a scullery.
basic
She went into the scullery to clean the pots.
basic
The maid spends most of her time in the scullery.
natural
You’ll find extra soap and cloths in the scullery.
natural
Back in the day, every mansion had a scullery just for washing up.
natural