cellar

/ˈsɛlər/

Definitions

1. noun

A room or space under a house, often used for storage or as a wine cellar.

“The old house had a damp cellar that needed renovation.”

2. verb

To store or keep something, especially food, in a cellar or other underground space.

“The family cellared a large quantity of vegetables for the winter.”

3. verb

To age or mature something, such as wine, in a cellar.

“The wine cellar expert carefully cellared the fine vintage to perfection.”

4. noun

A small room or compartment, especially one that is not large enough to be a room.

“The ship had a tiny cellar used for storing supplies.”

Synonyms

  • basement
  • underground

Antonyms

  • above
  • upper