springhouse

/ˈsprɪŋhaʊs/
noun
  1. A small building built over a natural spring, used historically for storing food and keeping it cool.
    • The old springhouse kept the milk fresh even in summer.
    • They stored butter and cheese in the springhouse to stay cool.
    • We explored the ruins of a springhouse on the hiking trail.
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