root cellar
Example Sentences
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People who don’t have a root cellar can try keeping their potatoes in a basket or a burlap sack.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023
In one case, a Russian was said to be living in a root cellar and eating only pickles for months.
From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2022
The last time I was in that root cellar was many years ago, but even now, I can remember every detail.
From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 2022
For most of us, a brown paper bag kept at room temperature will suffice, but a root cellar would be better if you have one.
From Salon • Feb. 9, 2022
The barn was twice the size of the house, built on top of a natural cave that served as a root cellar and cold storage.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
