springhouse

[ spring-hous ]

noun

, plural spring·hous·es [spring, -hou-ziz].

1. a small storehouse built over a spring or part of a brook, for keeping such foods as meat and dairy products cool and fresh.

springhouse

/ ˈsprɪŋˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a storehouse built over a spring for keeping dairy products and meat cool and fresh

Word History and Origins

Origin of springhouse¹

An Americanism dating back to 1745–55; spring + house

Example Sentences

The property includes a spring-fed pond and springhouse, two fenced pastures and two barns with a total of 14 stalls.

From Washington Post

Speaking of Zoom, the staff at SpringHouse Country Market and Restaurant also zoomed into action last spring.

From Washington Times

One of the first things SpringHouse management decided during the pandemic was to significantly slash prices on milk, a major foodstuff there.

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SpringHouse added curbside pickup and “car hop” deliveries a couple of days a week and erected tents for outdoor warm-weather dining.

From Washington Times

Socially distanced indoor dining is available now and outdoor seasonal events, a SpringHouse staple, have gone well, Opp added.

From Washington Times