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Cellar - Definition and Overview |
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A cellar is a storage room built below ground level (usually under a house), primarily for the storage of food and drink (especially wine) for use throughout the year. A cellar is intended to remain at a constant cool (not freezing) temperature all year round. Cellars are more common in older houses than in modern houses, and were important shelters from air raids during World War II.
Cellars are popular in most western countries except for Britain. In Britain people tend to store food and drink in a garage if at all. However the majority of large European and North American residencies have cellars.
The term cellar is also used to refer to a personal collection of wine, no matter where it is stored.
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Example Usage of Cellar |
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lesleywoodphoto: @Ioan_Said ... Of stairs plus steps outside to get to Cellar - no fun when still asleap & bingybongy in Cumbria :-( |
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lesleywoodphoto: @Ioan_Said we live in an Edwardian house with 3 floors & half height Cellar accessed from outside. Our bedroom is on top floor, 2 flights |
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