Definition

A room near the kitchen used for storing drinks, preparing beverages, or keeping food items like liqueurs and preserves.

Example

The stillroom was filled with jars of homemade jams and bottles of wine.

Conversation

Have you seen the stillroom in the new café downtown?

Yeah, it’s such a cozy little space for drinks and snacks!

I love how they store all those liqueurs there too.

Definitely! It adds a nice touch to the whole atmosphere.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stillroom → The word is formed from "still" (from Old English *stil*, meaning quiet or calm) and "room" (from Old English *rum*, meaning space or area). A stillroom is a quiet space or area, often used for storage or preparation of food and drink.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'quiet' ('still') space ('room') where things are kept or prepared.

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