buttery
- noun
- /ˈbʌtəri/
- Archaic
:
despensa
- The chef stored the supplies in the buttery to keep them fresh for the feast.
Examples
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It's good to keep in mind that it's tough strength when you make butteries, so make it a little bit bigger than you think it's supposed to be.
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He soon used up the one roll of toilet paper, and Moira now called for Mr. Kwis to go into the buttery where she had put all the remaining rolls and to toss her one from time to time, for Brawith was quickly using them all up.
Fiction book (1994) -
In the old manor, the buttery was filled with jars of preserves and bottles of wine.
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When we visited the historic home, the guide pointed out the buttery where food was once kept.
Synonyms
79
1.0
A cabinet with shelves for storing dishes or food
76
1.0
A small room or cupboard in a house where people keep food and dishes
38
1.8
A room where people keep extra things not used every day
29
1.6
A room where you keep things you do not use often
1
7.7
A small room or cupboard for keeping food
A small room in a house for keeping food and kitchen items
A room in a large old house where staff make and store drinks, jams, and tea
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Etymology
Buttery as a noun comes from an old word for a 'bottle' or 'barrel', a place for wine and drink, so it was the room where a house kept its drinks and food. That's why in older houses the buttery was a small storeroom for ale, bread and wine.