How Do You Spell CELLAR?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛlə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "cellar" is commonly mistaken due to its phonetic properties. The correct IPA phonetic transcription of the word is /ˈsɛ.lər/. The second letter in the word is often misheard and written as an "a," but it is actually an "e." The double "l" in the middle of the word is also essential to its correct spelling, representing a longer vowel sound. Knowing the correct IPA transcription of "cellar" can prevent common spelling errors in written communication.

CELLAR Meaning and Definition

  1. A cellar is an underground room or storage space typically found beneath a building, usually a house or a large structure, such as a warehouse or a restaurant. It is designed to store a variety of items, particularly food and beverages, but it can also be used to store other goods, such as wine, beer, vegetables, fruits, preserves, and other canned or bottled items.

    Cellars are known for their cool and damp environment, which provides a natural insulation against temperature fluctuations, making them ideal for long-term storage of perishable items. The thick walls and earth around the cellar help maintain a constant temperature, preventing spoilage and allowing items to age properly. Traditionally, cellars were often used for storing crops during the winter months or as a place to preserve food for later use.

    In addition to food storage, cellars can also serve other purposes. They may house mechanical systems, such as heating or cooling equipment, or act as a recreational area, such as a wine cellar or game room. Some older houses may have multiple cellars, each designated for a specific purpose. Overall, cellars are versatile spaces that offer secure storage, protection against temperature variations, and an opportunity to create specialized environments for various purposes.

  2. A room or place under a house used for storing coals, &c.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CELLAR

The word "cellar" has its origins in the Old French term "cellier", which came from the Latin word "cellarium". "Cellarium" referred to a storeroom or a chamber for keeping provisions, derived from the Latin word "cella" meaning "storeroom" or "cell". Over time, the term "cellarium" transformed into "celler" in Old English, and eventually became "cellar" in modern English as the specific term for an underground storage space typically used for keeping wine or food.

Idioms with the word CELLAR

  • the cellar The idiom "the cellar" refers to a dark or hidden place, often associated with secrecy, hidden activities, or undesirable conditions. It can also be used metaphorically to describe buried emotions, subconscious thoughts, or repressed memories.

Similar spelling words for CELLAR

Plural form of CELLAR is CELLARS

Conjugate verb Cellar

CONDITIONAL

I would cellar
you would cellar
he/she/it would cellar
we would cellar
they would cellar

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be cellaring
you would be cellaring
he/she/it would be cellaring
we would be cellaring
they would be cellaring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have cellar
you would have cellar
he/she/it would have cellar
we would have cellar
they would have cellar

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been cellaring
you would have been cellaring
he/she/it would have been cellaring
we would have been cellaring
they would have been cellaring

FUTURE

I will cellar
you will cellar
he/she/it will cellar
we will cellar
they will cellar

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be cellaring
you will be cellaring
he/she/it will be cellaring
we will be cellaring
they will be cellaring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cellared
you will have cellared
he/she/it will have cellared
we will have cellared
they will have cellared

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been cellaring
you will have been cellaring
he/she/it will have been cellaring
we will have been cellaring
they will have been cellaring

IMPERATIVE

you cellar
we let´s cellar

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to cellar

PAST

I cellared
you cellared
he/she/it cellared
we cellared
they cellared

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was cellaring
you were cellaring
he/she/it was cellaring
we were cellaring
they were cellaring

PAST PARTICIPLE

cellared

PAST PERFECT

I had cellared
you had cellared
he/she/it had cellared
we had cellared
they had cellared

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been cellaring
you had been cellaring
he/she/it had been cellaring
we had been cellaring
they had been cellaring

PRESENT

I cellar
you cellar
he/she/it cellars
we cellar
they cellar

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am cellaring
you are cellaring
he/she/it is cellaring
we are cellaring
they are cellaring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

cellaring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have cellared
you have cellared
he/she/it has cellared
we have cellared
they have cellared

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been cellaring
you have been cellaring
he/she/it has been cellaring
we have been cellaring
they have been cellaring

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