What is another word for cellar?

Common synonyms for cellar include winecellar, basement, rootcellar.

What is the opposite of cellar?

Antonyms of cellar include attic, loft, roof, garret, top floor.

Synonyms for

Noun / ˈselɜ: / Another word for cellar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a room below the ground floor of a building, typically used for storage

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Formal

basement subterranean chamber underground storage

Informal

basement cellarage wine cellar

Literary

crypt dungeon vault

attic loft roof garret top floor

Usage note

A cellar is typically an underground room used for storage, especially of wine or food. It is often associated with older houses or buildings.

I felt like a wine-cellar rat suddenly exposed to the light.
The best beers are not on the top shelf of the beer cellar, but on the bottom shelf of the brewery.
There is something in the cellar, something that hates the light.

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