ETYM French soubassement. Of uncertain origin. Related to Base, Bastion.
1. The ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture.
2. The lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage; SYN. cellar.

ETYM Old Eng. celer, Old Fren. celier, French celier, from Latin cellarium a receptacle for food, pantry, from cella storeroom. Related to Cell.
(Homonym: seller).
Space where wines are stored; SYN. wine cellar.