cellar
word
Definition
A cellar is a room under a house or building, usually below ground level. It is often used for storage, and sometimes specifically for keeping wine.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for storage: 'wine cellar', 'root cellar', 'go down to the cellar'. In American English, 'basement' is more common for a general underground floor; 'cellar' often suggests a smaller, darker, or older storage space. Don't confuse it with 'attic', which is at the top of a house.
Example Sentences
We keep old boxes in the cellar.
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The house has a small cellar under the kitchen.
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They store wine in the cellar.
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His grandfather turned the old cellar into a cozy wine room.
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Can you go down to the cellar and grab some potatoes?
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The cellar smells a little damp after all that rain.
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