spence

chiefly British dialect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spence
Noun
  • As the street food spread through the Arab world, ingredients shifted with larders and tastes: Palestinian cooks tend to prefer solely chickpeas in their falafel; the Lebanese often combine garbanzos and foul.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
  • In addition, the chefs dug into their culinary larders, adding personal touches.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
Noun
  • My travel go-to for years has been the buttery soft Pima Short Robe from Lake; the cooling cotton material is just the icing on the cake of an already comfortable hotel bed.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Its buttery formula has a smooth glide and leaves just a hint of shine behind for a plumper-looking finish.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Wright’s boat, a 21-foot cuddy cabin, remains moored at dock, just like his fishing/mentoring ministry.
    Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Officials contacted people on the boat — described as a 30- to 35-foot-long cuddy cabin — and found 10 men and five women on board, according to a statement by the U.S. Border Patrol.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2022
Noun
  • These included common proteins and pantry items, as well as fragile and soft ingredients.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 27 Jan. 2025
  • An unopened jar of any type of peanut butter will last 6 to 9 months in your pantry.
    Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Spence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spence. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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