English Explanatory Dictionary

cellar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.
  2. A wine collection, especially when stored in a cellar.
  3. Last place in a league or competition; some rank near last place.
  4. A basement.
verb
  1. To store (something, especially food or wine) in a cellar.
noun
  1. salt cellar

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛlə/ /ˈsɛləɹ/ En-au-cellar.ogg

Word forms

cellar cellars seller cellaring cellared

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.

Derived words

beer cellar Bresnan cellar nozzle cellarable cellarage cellar-door cellar door cellar dweller cellarer cellaress cellaret cellarette cellar flap cellarful cellarist cellarless cellarlike cellarman cellarmaster cellarous cellar spider cellarway cellary cyclone cellar down cellar night-cellar root cellar storm cellar subcellar undercellar wine cellar
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