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| butler's pantry |
a serving area between a dining room and a kitchen, for use by a butler or maid. |
| pass-through |
a windowlike opening in a wall, used to pass food from the kitchen to the dining room. |
| sideboard |
a standing chest of table height, with drawers and cupboards, usu. placed along the wall of a dining room to store table linens, dishes, and the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| wardroom |
the living quarters, dining room, and recreation area for commissioned officers on a warship. [1/2 definitions] |
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