spence

noun

Definition of spencenext
chiefly British dialect
as in larder

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  1. larder
  2. buttery
  3. cuddy
  4. pantry
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
Definition of larder
Noun
  • Next to the salty, buttery walnuts, the batter really shined.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Dijon mustard commonly flavors buttery pan sauces that accompany roast chicken.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of buttery
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
Definition of cuddy
Noun
  • This adage applies to many areas of our lives, especially our pantries.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The group operates two walk-in pet pantries in Los Angeles and Granada Hills, both of which are stocked with items like dog and cat food, litter, collars and leashes.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of pantry
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