cellers

Cellers may refer to multiple related concepts connected to underground storage spaces and, less commonly, to proper names. In English, the standard plural of cellar is cellars; cellers is an uncommon variant that may appear in older texts or as a surname or place name. The primary sense of the term (when used as a plural of cellar) is an enclosed space, usually located below ground level, used for storage of wine, food, and other goods.

Cellars are designed to maintain stable temperature and humidity, often featuring stone or earth walls, vaulted ceilings, and sometimes brick or timber reinforcements. They are common in wine regions and historic houses, where underground or semi-subterranean rooms help preserve quality by reducing temperature fluctuations and limiting light exposure. Modern cellars may be purpose-built rooms, basements adapted for storage, or professional wine aging facilities. In addition to wine, cellars can store preserved foods, barrels, antiques, or other valuables.

In other languages or regional contexts, cellers may appear as the plural form of a local term for cellar or as a toponym or surname, reflecting linguistic variation. Some wine-related facilities marketed as cellars emphasize tours and tastings, highlighting their historical or cultural role in storage and aging processes.

See also: cellar, wine cellar, storage cellar, basement.