larder
UK: ˈlɑːdə | US: ˈlɑːrdər
n. a room or large cupboard for storing food, especially in a household.
n. (historically) a pantry or storage space for meat and other perishables.
The word "larder" traces back to the Latin lardum, meaning "bacon fat" or "cured meat." In medieval Europe, preserving meat with lard (fat) was essential, and the storage area for such provisions became known as the "larder." Over time, its meaning expanded to include any food storage space, reflecting its practical role in households. The suffix "-er" denotes a place associated with the root, similar to "pantry" (from panis, "bread").
She stocked the larder with jars of preserves for the winter.
The old house still had its original larder, complete with wooden shelves.
He found a forgotten cheese wheel in the back of the larder.
Modern kitchens rarely include a separate larder, relying instead on refrigerators.
The innkeeper checked the larder to ensure enough supplies for the guests.