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Added 9 October 2026

cellar

/ˈsɛlə/ noun

Latin root: cellārium Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about cellar at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage.
An excavation where root vegetables are stored.
Storage space where wines are stored.

Origin

From Middle English celer, seler, from Anglo-Norman celer, Old French celier (modern cellier), from Late Latin cellārium, from Latin cella. Doublet of cellarium.

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