noun

larder

pantry, larder

The larder was full of jams and pickles.

The pantry was full of jams and pickles.

We keep dry goods in the larder.

We keep dry goods in the pantry.

((a larder)) a room or large cupboard for storing food The larder was full of jams and pickles.

Synonyms: pantry, storeroom, cupboard

From Old French 'lardier', a place to store 'lard' (bacon). Originally a room for keeping bacon and other meats.

Imagine a large room dedicated to storing lard and other foods. The word 'lard' is right in it.

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