[pan.try] n, pl pantries [ME panetrie, fr. MF paneterie, fr. OF, fr. panetier servant in charge of the pantry, fr. pan bread, fr. L panis--more at food] (14c) 1: a room or closet used for storing (as provisions) or from which food is brought to the table
2: a room (as in a hotel or hospital) for preparation of foods on order