Definition of cellar - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
architectureUK basement area of a buildingUK
- They converted the cellar into a cozy living space.
2.
wine collectioncollection of wines stored underground
- His cellar boasts an impressive array of vintage wines.
3.
sportsUS last place in a competitionUS
- Their team finished in the cellar this season.
Verb
storagestore wine and other goods in a cool underground space for aging
- They decided to cellar the vintage wine for several years..
Images of cellar
basement area of a building 
collection of wines stored underground
Expressions with cellar
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team or player in last place
The team has been a cellar dweller for three seasons.
basement or storage area below ground level
We keep the old furniture down cellar.
door leading to a cellar
He opened the cellar door to fetch some wine.
stored or kept in a cellar
The wine is in the cellar for aging.
underground room for storing wine at constant temperature
The wine cellar keeps the bottles at the perfect temperature.
underground shelter for protection during severe weather
They took refuge in the storm cellar when the tornado sirens sounded..
underground room for protection during tornadoes
The family took refuge in the tornado cellar during the storm.
underground room for storing vegetables and fruits
They stored their harvest in the root cellar for winter..
domestic underground shelter for severe winds protection
During the tornado, we hid in the cyclone cellar.
basement bar or tavern open late at night
They went to a night-cellar after the concert.
Origin of cellar
Latin, cellarium (storeroom)
Terms with cellar included in their meaning
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food basement
storage cellar for wine or cheese
regional
cellar hatchway in certain regions
building feature
sunken outdoor space by a cellar that provides light and entry
cellar
put liquid in large casks for storage or aging
physical object
door leading to a cellar
storage
stored or kept in a cellar
wine collection
collection of wines stored in a cellar
wine
stored in a cellar for aging
building
equipped with a cellar
basement room
space in a cellar for storage
warehouse charge
fee for storing goods in a cellar
wine storage
related to storing wine in a cellar
manager
person in charge of making and storing wine in a cellar
history
cellar open at night for food and entertainment
Examples of cellar in a sentence
They found old paintings in the cellar. The restaurant's cellar is renowned for rare finds. She inherited a cellar full of exquisite bottles. They languished in the cellar for most of the tournament. The club's poor performance left them in the cellar. The winery decided to cellar the bottles for a decade.
He prefers to cellar his wine collection to enhance its flavor.
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- French:cave, caver, ...
- German:Keller, einlagern, ...
- Italian:cantina, invecchiare, ...
- Spanish:sótano, envejecer, ...
- Portuguese:cave, guardar, ...
- Chinese:地下室, 在地窖里储存, ...
- Japanese:地下室, 貯蔵する, ...
- Arabic:قَبْو, خَزَّنَ فِي قَبْو, ...
- Hebrew:מַרְתֵּף, לְיַיְּשֵׁן בַּמַּרְתֵּף, ...
- Russian:подвал, хранить в подвале, ...
- Ukrainian:підвал, витримувати в підвалі, ...
- Hindi:तहखाना, तहखाने में रखना, ...
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