cellar

/ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/noun

A closed-in room below ground level, usually beneath a building, used to store things or take shelter.

Example sentence

“They keep their wine in a cool cellar beneath the kitchen.”

In American English 'basement' is the everyday word; 'cellar' now suggests wine storage or older houses.

Related words

loftA space under the roof of a building, similar to an attic, often used to store things.pantryA small storage room or cupboard near the kitchen where food and cooking equipment are kept.terraceA flat outdoor area attached to or extending from a building, used for sitting or dining.kitchenetteA very small kitchen, sometimes just a cooking corner within a larger room.patioA paved area next to a house where people sit, eat, or relax outdoors.hutA basic little building or shelter, usually with a single room, put together from simple materials found nearby.