Definition

A small room next to the kitchen where dishes are washed and kitchen tasks are done.

Example

After dinner, she went to the scullery to wash the dishes.

Conversation

Have you seen the new scullery they added to the kitchen?

Yeah, it's really nice! It makes cleaning up so much easier.

I love how spacious it is for all the dishes.

Absolutely, it’s perfect for doing all the messy work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scullery → It originates from the Middle English 'scullery' (meaning a place for washing dishes) and is derived from the Old French 'escuelerie' (meaning a place for dishes), which comes from 'escuele' (meaning dish or bowl). The word 'scullery' refers to a room where dishes are washed and food is prepared.

Memory Tip

Imagine a place where dishes ('escuele') are washed and cleaned — that's what a scullery is, a room dedicated to dishwashing and food preparation.

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