Larder: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used in British English, referring to a cool area for storing food, especially before refrigerators became common.

• The chef fetched some ingredients from the larder
• The family stored cured meats and preserves in the larder during the winter

Commonly used in both British and American English, indicating a small room or closet where food, dishes, linens, and provisions are kept.

• She grabbed a can of beans from the pantry
• The pantry was stocked with all sorts of snacks and treats

A general term used to describe a room used for storing various items, not limited to food. Can include tools, supplies, and other household items.

• He put the old furniture in the storage room
• The school kept extra textbooks in the storage room