Storage
ˈstɔːrɪdʒ
Definitions
2 meaningsThe action of storing something, or the space where things are kept.
ˈstɔːrɪdʒ
The act of storing something.
We need more storage space in the new apartment.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a lot of toys, and your parents want you to keep them somewhere safe. That's what storage is! It's a place to keep things like toys, food, or important documents until you need them.
👶 For kids: A place to put stuff so it's safe and ready to use later.
More Examples
The company offers secure storage for valuable items.
The cloud provides online storage for your photos and videos.
How It's Used
"The company provides storage solutions for businesses of all sizes."
"Cloud storage offers a convenient way to back up your files."
A place where things are kept for later use.
ˈstɔːrɪdʒ
A place where things are stored.
The basement provides ample storage for our winter clothes.
💡 Simply: Think of your toy box, or the refrigerator. Those are both examples of storage! They are places where you keep things until you need them.
👶 For kids: A box, room, or place where you keep things.
More Examples
The new building will feature a large storage facility.
They rented a storage unit to keep their furniture while they moved.
How It's Used
"We need to organize our storage to find everything we need."
"The warehouse is used for the storage of goods before distribution."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
storage device
A physical device used to store data.
"A USB drive is a common storage device for transferring files."
data storage
The process or method of storing data.
"Cloud computing provides secure data storage solutions."
From Middle English *stōrage*, from Anglo-Norman estorage, from estorer (“to store”), from Latin *staurāre* (“to store, lay up”).
The term 'storage' has been used in English since the late 14th century, initially referring to the act of storing. Its use has expanded to cover both the act and the place where things are kept.
Memory tip
Think of a **store** that handles items for you, that's **storage**.