Scullery: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฝ๏ธ
scullery
[ หskสlษri ]
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:
๐ต๐น lavanderia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคธเฅเคเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Kรผche
๐ฎ๐ฉ dapur
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัั ะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ kuchnia
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐๆ
๐ซ๐ท cuisine
๐ช๐ธ cocina
๐น๐ท mutfak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุทุจุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ kuchynฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ kuchyล
๐จ๐ณ ๅจๆฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ kuhinja
๐ฎ๐ธ eldhรบs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัั ะฐะฝะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษtbษx
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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