Pantry
/ˈpæn.tri/noun
A room or space for storing food, dishes, or provisions.
Did you know?The term 'pantry' is derived from the Latin 'panarium', meaning 'bread basket', linking it to the sacred symbolism of bread in many cultures as a life-giving force.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
panarium
“A place for bread or provisions.”
Old French
Old French
pantrie
“A storage room for food.”
Middle English
Middle English
pantrie
“A room or cupboard for storing food.”
Modern English
English
pantry
“A space designated for the storage of food and provisions.”