Definition

A room or space located below ground level, often used for storage, and situated beneath another cellar.

Example

The wine was stored in the subcellar to keep it cool and dark.

Conversation

Did you know there's a subcellar in that old house on Maple Street?

Really? I had no idea there was more than one cellar!

Yeah, it's supposed to be really creepy and full of old stuff.

That sounds intriguing! We should check it out one day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subcellar → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "cellar" (from Old French *celier*, meaning a storeroom or cellar). The word "subcellar" refers to a space that is located under a cellar or storage area.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'under' ('sub-') a 'storeroom' ('cellar') — that's why subcellar means a space beneath a cellar.

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