warehouse

noun
UK: /ˈweəhaʊs/
US: /ˈwerhaʊs/

  1. A large building used for storing goods before they are sold or used.

    1. The company stores its products in a large warehouse. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our online business quickly expanded, requiring a larger warehouse space to store inventory. [ ] [ ]

  2. A large retail store selling a variety of goods, often at discounted prices.

    1. We bought a TV at a warehouse, and it was cheaper than other stores. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new warehouse offers shoppers a wide selection of products, from groceries to electronics. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

storehouse stockroom depot
warehouse verb

  1. To store goods in a warehouse.

    1. The goods are warehoused until they are ready to be shipped. [ ] [ ]
    2. During the off-season, the excess stock is warehoused to make space for new arrivals. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "warehouse" in English means: A large building used for storing goods before they are sold or used., A large retail store selling a variety of goods, often at discounted prices..

The phonetic transcription of "warehouse" is /ˈweəhaʊs/ in British English and /ˈwerhaʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "warehouse": storehouse, stockroom, depot.

Example usage of "warehouse": "The company stores its products in a large warehouse.". More examples on the page.