English · Work & Business
warehouse
/ˈweər.haʊs/
[/ˈweər.haʊs/]
large storage building
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A large building where goods are stored before they are sold or sent out.
Example
The online retailer ships thousands of orders each day from its enormous warehouse near the city.
The online retailer ships thousands of orders each day from its enormous warehouse near the city.
Etymology
A compound of 'ware' (Old English 'waru', goods) and 'house'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in commerce and logistics; also a verb meaning to store.