as in cupboard
a built-in space for storage behind a door homemade jams and pickles are stored in a separate pantry off the kitchen

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Recent Examples of pantry The Elk Grove Food Bank, which is considered one of the largest food pantries in Sacramento County, serves about 8,000 people per month, Jachino said, adding that she’s already seen an uptick in senior patrons due to rising rent and potential Social Security cuts. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025 Arko estimates the food pantry provides food to about 1,500 families each week. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 Moore worries smaller food pantries will become strained, send people to Nourish Up and further strain its abilities, too. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025 America is going to its neighbors to stock the pantry. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pantry

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“Pantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantry. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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