pantry
UK: ˈpæntri | US: ˈpæntri
n. A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, or kitchen supplies are stored.
pantry = pant<bread> + ry<noun suffix (place)>
- pant (from Old French paneterie, derived from pain "bread")
- ry (a suffix denoting a place or room, from Latin -arium)
Etymology Origin:
The word "pantry" traces back to medieval households, where it originally referred to a room for storing bread (from Old French paneterie). Over time, its meaning expanded to include storage for other food items. The suffix "-ry" (from Latin -arium) signifies a designated place, reinforcing its functional role. The evolution reflects the centrality of bread in historical diets and the practical need for organized storage.
She keeps all her spices neatly organized in the pantry.
The butler fetched a fresh loaf of bread from the pantry.
Modern pantries often include shelves for canned goods and dry staples.
They renovated the kitchen to add a walk-in pantry.
The pantry was well-stocked for the winter months.