# Keller

/ˈkɛɫɝ/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/keller
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. a beer cellar or garden

noun · CEFR C2 · Technical

a place, usually in Germany or Austria, where beer is stored and served, often in an outdoor garden area.

For teachers: a beer cellar or an associated outdoor beer garden, specifically within the German and Austrian brewing tradition.

- We spent a warm summer evening drinking local lager at a traditional keller.
- The brewery maintains an extensive keller carved into the hillside, providing the ideal temperature for aging their seasonal bock beer.

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.

## 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designed a modern keller with climate control to preserve the family's extensive collection of vintage wines and historical documents.

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