noun
- rooms or areas in a house where a butler works, typically for storing dishes, silverware, and serving food
Usage: plural of butlery
Examples
- The mansion had several butleries to accommodate the large staff.
- Historic homes often featured elaborate butleries adjacent to the dining rooms.
- The butleries were equipped with sinks for washing fine china.
- Servants moved efficiently between the kitchen and the butleries during dinner service.
- The restoration project included renovating the original butleries.
- Modern homes rarely include traditional butleries in their design.