Cellar

Definitions

1. An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.
2. salt cellar
3. A wine collection, especially when stored in a cellar.
4. Last place in a league or competition; some rank near last place.
   slang
5. A basement.
   Northeastern, UK, US

Equivalents

Examples

“The farmhouse has several additions, added over many decades; it has three cellars, and one of them is older than the other two.”

“The insurance company valued his cellar at $27,000, largely on the strength of his bottles of 1972 Château Hypothetica.”

“The Tigers have⟳ been in the cellar all year long, and I'm tired of it.”

“Most of my tools and hardware are in the garage, but I keep⟳ some tools in the cellar, too, mainly for convenience.”

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