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pantry

(UK, North American) A small room, closet, or cabinet usually located in or near the kitchen, dedicated to shelf-stable food storage or storing kitchenware, like a larder, but smaller.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, North American) A small room, closet, or cabinet usually located in or near the kitchen, dedicated to shelf-stable food storage or storing kitchenware, like a larder, but smaller.

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  • “One tiny ingredient. 12 recipes. Serious nutrition upgrades for breakfast, snacks & baked goods. Wheat germ is the pantry secret you didn't know you needed. https://forlunch.pro/wheat-germ-recipes/”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I used to keep it in the fridge but then changed to pantry.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “From volunteering at their local pantry to restocking a nearby Love Fridge and lobbying in Springfield for emergency SNAP relief, it's been an active year for Humanity Hyde Park as more of the teens' neighbors face food insecurity. blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/05/h...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Still dealing with nearly bare pantry until I get paid Friday. I'd really appreciate any help with necessities. Please and ty. Wishlist or Venmo- ShadesofRaye18 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “You might want to double-check your pantry. Utz issues a recall tied to a seasoning ingredient on chips that may be contaminated with salmonella. No illnesses have been reported, but consumers are being urged to check their snacks. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3OVUdhz”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(Hong Kong) A break room.

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