pantry

noun

pan·​try ˈpan-trē 

plural pantries

1

: a room or closet used for storage (as of provisions) or from which food is brought to the table

2

: a room (as in a hotel or hospital) for preparation of foods on order

Synonyms of pantry

• cupboard
• closet

Examples of pantry in a Sentence

homemade jams and pickles are stored in a separate pantry off the kitchen

Recent Examples on the Web

California consumers might want to take a closer look at their refrigerators, freezers and pantries. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

If your pantry door clears the shelf contents by less than two inches, measure first. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Beyond pantry doors and magnetic racks, three more swaps make a noticeable difference in a tight kitchen. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

The chef’s kitchen is anchored by dual marble islands, with a separate back kitchen and pantry equipped with additional appliances. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English panetrie, from Anglo-French paneterie, from paneter servant in charge of the pantry, from pain bread, from Latin panis — more at food

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pantry

• butler's pantry
• food pantry

Rhymes for pantry

• chantry
• gantry

Kids Definition

pantry

noun

pan·​try ˈpan-trē 

plural pantries

: a small room in which food and dishes are kept

Etymology

Middle English panetrie "pantry," derived from early French panetier "servant in charge of food storage," from pan "bread," from Latin panis "bread, food" — related to companion