cellar door
The phrase "cellar door" is often noted for its pleasant sound in the study of phonaesthetics, despite its ordinary meaning.
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Definition
B2Architecture
A door that provides access to an underground storage space or room beneath a building.
Example
- The cellar door creaked open, revealing a dark staircase leading down.
- We store our wine collection behind the cellar door.
C1Linguistics
(phonaesthetics)A phrase often cited for its inherently pleasant sound, regardless of its meaning.
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