English Explanatory Dictionary

larder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cool room in a domestic house where food is stored.
  2. A food supply.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɑː.də/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-larder.wav /ˈlɑɹ.dɚ/

Word forms

larder larders

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English larder, from Anglo-Norman larder and Old French lardier, from Latin lardārium. By surface analysis, lard + -er.

Derived words

larder beetle larderer larderful larderhoard larderlike
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