Grocery & Food

Pantry

ˈpæntri

noun

What does Pantry mean?

A cupboard or closet for storing food.

Example sentence

"We keep rice and lentils in the pantry."

American usage tip

'Pantry staples' = basics you always stock.

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Green onion or spring onion.
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The herb known as coriander leaves in India.
Frozen section
The aisle with frozen foods.
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Return your cart to the corral in the parking lot.
Checkout
Where you pay for your items.

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