Definition of CELLAR

cellar

Meanings

Plural: cellars

Noun

  • the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
  • an excavation where root vegetables are stored
  • storage space where wines are stored
  • An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.
  • A wine collection, especially when stored in a cellar.
  • Last place in a league or competition; some rank near last place.
  • A basement.
  • salt cellar

Verb

  • To store (something, especially food or wine) in a cellar.

Origin / 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.

Synonyms

basement, root cellar, wine cellar

Scrabble Score: 8

cellar is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cellar is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cellar is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

cellar is a valid Words With Friends word