cellar

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlə/

The English word “cellar” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

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.

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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