Word
keller
Phoneticskeller
/ˈkɛɫɝ/
Definition
n. a place, usually in Germany or Austria, where beer is stored and served, often in an outdoor garden area.
n. a beer cellar or an associated outdoor beer garden, specifically within the German and Austrian brewing tradition.
Examples
“The old house has a dark keller for storing wine.”
“During the renovation, the workers discovered an old keller that had been sealed off for decades.”
“The architect designed a modern keller with climate control to preserve the family's extensive collection of vintage wines and historical documents.”
Examples
simple
“The old house has a dark keller for storing wine.”
contextual
“During the renovation, the workers discovered an old keller that had been sealed off for decades.”
complex
“The architect designed a modern keller with climate control to preserve the family's extensive collection of vintage wines and historical documents.”
Usage
Often used in the context of German travel or brewing culture.
Teaching tip
This is a loanword from German; in general English, 'cellar' is the standard term for a basement storage area.
Etymology
* As a German surname, from Keller (“storehouse”). * As an English surname, from queller (“hangman, executioner, killer”). * As a Scottish Gaelic surname, spelling variant of Keillor, from gu leòr (“plenty, enough, sufficient”) (comparable to galore).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.