cellar

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
  2. noun an excavation where root vegetables are stored
  3. noun storage space where wines are stored

Etymology

From Middle English celer, seler, from Anglo-Norman celer, Old French celier (modern cellier), from Late Latin cellārium, from Latin cella. Doublet of cellarium.

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Synonyms

basement

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