spence

chiefly British dialect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spence
Noun
  • Squirrels race around adding to their larders, but the chipmunks are nowhere to be seen yet.
    Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Perfectly buttery, a little salty, and pleasantly garlicky, shrimp scampi is one of the best ways to highlight quality prawns.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Available in nine neutral shades, it’s made with a buttery soft knit material that feels like jammies, but looks elevated and well-put together.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 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
  • Give your home, porch, and pantry a spring upgrade with these budget-friendly deals.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Check your fridge and pantry for these items, listed below.
    Jenna Anderson, Health, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Spence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spence. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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