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cellar

[sel-er] / ˈsɛl ər /
NOUN
underground story of building
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McCormick’s MKC -5.99%decrease; red down pointing triangle journey to a $65 billion food colossus started in a Baltimore cellar in 1889.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Oregon had, on the other hand, spent most of the season in the Big Ten cellar.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

My preschool was built over the cellar of the medieval palace where Shakespeare set a scene in “Richard II.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

“Meticulously restored and tastefully updated, the home honors its architectural heritage while offering modern amenities including a screening room, wine cellar, pool, oversized steam room, and a state-of-the-art sound system,” the description continued.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

Aunt Kitty smiled and nodded politely, but the moment Mrs. Maroney disappeared, she raced for the cellar door and was down the stairs in a flash.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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