The term "still room" is a relatively old-fashioned phrase that refers to a room in a household where medicines, cosmetics, and other herbal-infused concoctions are created. There are several synonyms for still room, such as apothecary, where medicinal preparations were made in the past. Another synonym is the laboratory, where experiments and scientific research take place, including in the food industry and distilling. Other related terms are the pantry, a room or cupboard used for general food storage, and the larder, a similar room in larger households where supplies of meat and game were kept. All of these rooms share a common purpose in managing and storing valuable resources.