cellar
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Last place in a league or competition; some rank near last place.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The Tigers have been in the cellar all year long, and I'm tired of it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cellar” mean?
Last place in a league or competition; some rank near last place.
Is “cellar” formal or informal?
cellar is generally slang.