noun
- Plural of cellarage; a charge or fee for storage in a cellar or underground storage space.
- Plural of cellarage; cellars or underground storage spaces collectively.
Usage: Often used in commercial or historical contexts, particularly in wine trade and shipping.
Usage: Archaic or historical usage referring to the physical spaces themselves.
Examples
- The merchant paid substantial cellarages for storing wine in the port's underground vaults.
- The estate's cellarages provided ample space for preserving food and beverages.
- Historical records show that cellarages were a significant expense for shipping companies.
- The inn's cellarages kept ale and cider cool throughout the summer months.