English Explanatory Dictionary

warehouse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A place for storing large amounts of products. In logistics, a place where products go to from the manufacturer before going to the retailer.
verb
  1. To store in a warehouse or similar.
  2. To confine (a person) to an institution for a long period.
  3. To acquire and then shelve, simply to prevent competitors from acquiring it.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-warehouse.wav

Word forms

warehouse warehouses warehousing warehoused

Etymology

From ware + house.

Derived words

bonded warehouse data warehouse tropical warehouse moth warehouse club warehouseman warehouse picking warehouser warehouse store
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