Scullery: meaning, definitions and examples

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scullery

 

[ หˆskสŒlษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

kitchen area

A scullery is a small room or area in a house where dishes are washed and kitchen utensils are cleaned. It typically serves as a secondary kitchen, used for food preparation and storage of kitchen items. In historical contexts, sculleries were common in larger homes or estates.

Synonyms

kitchenette, utility room, washroom.

Examples of usage

  • They spent the afternoon scrubbing pots in the scullery.
  • The scullery was filled with the scent of fresh herbs and spices.
  • In old mansions, the scullery was often located near the main kitchen.

Translations

Translations of the word "scullery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lavanderia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคธเฅ‹เคˆเค˜เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kรผche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dapur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั…ะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kuchnia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๆ‰€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cuisine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cocina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mutfak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์—Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุทุจุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kuchynฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kuchyลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽจๆˆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kuhinja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eldhรบs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั…ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™tbษ™x

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cocina

Etymology

The word 'scullery' originates from the Middle English term 'sculery', which comes from the Old French word 'escalier' (a staircase or a place to wash). The connection to washing stems from its historical use in kitchens to designate a space specifically for cleaning dishes and kitchen tools. The practice of having a separate area for this purpose became more common during the medieval period when large households began to require efficient organization of kitchen tasks. Over time, the scullery evolved to include features beyond just washing dishes, becoming a multifunctional space for food preparation and various culinary activities. Its usage has diminished in modern kitchen designs, where the trend leans toward open-plan concepts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,533, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.