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noun

plural of cellar

as in basements

a room or set of rooms below the surface of the ground an amazing array of interesting things were found in the cellar of the old house

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present tense third-person singular of cellar

as in warehouses

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Throughout—and even echoed in the staff’s smart wardrobe—there’s a sophisticated color palette of taupe, seafoam, and rich Bordeaux reds, perhaps a nod to the owner’s extensive wine collection, housed in three subterranean cellars. — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 The spa—pool, hammam, sauna and treatment rooms—occupies a series of adjoining cellars deep beneath the Palm Court. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Historically, red wines were stored in underground cellars, stone pantries, or naturally cool rooms before modern heating systems existed. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 On October 1 in Paris, the house will sell almost 700 lots sourced directly from the cellars of Château Haut-Brion, celebrating 90 years of Dillon family ownership. — George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 Visitors can explore experimental cellars like Alpha Box & Dice, enjoy live music at Down The Rabbit Hole, or savor traditional elegance at Fox Creek. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Earlier in the episode, when Daemon and the Rivermen defeated the Lannisters, Ser Simon rewarded them with wine from the cellars. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026 Areas such as crawl spaces, sump pump pits, utility cellars and under-porch areas can be hotter than outside air, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 June 2026

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Poland also has over 86,000 places of refuge offering a lower level of protection such as basements, underground garages or subway stations, and catering for around 23 million people.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
People let us into their kitchens, basements and living rooms.

— Carol J. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

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One&Only followed this with its villas winding up from the jetty to the central building at the peak, which houses the reception, boutique, and five distinctive dining options.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Whatever the case, the spaciousness continues next to the rear lounge/office area, where the dry bathroom houses a shower with discrete tub floor and sliding door, a toilet and a vanity sink.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

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