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warehouse

 

[ หˆwษ›ษ™หŒhaสŠs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

storage facility

A warehouse is a large building where raw materials or manufactured goods may be stored before they are distributed for sale.

Synonyms

depot, storage facility, storehouse

Examples of usage

  • The company uses a warehouse to store their inventory.
  • The warehouse is located on the outskirts of town.
Context #2 | Verb

keeping in storage

To warehouse means to store goods in a warehouse.

Synonyms

stock, stockpile, store

Examples of usage

  • The company warehouses their products in a facility outside the city.
  • The supplies were warehoused in a secure location.

Translations

Translations of the word "warehouse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น armazรฉm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฆเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lager

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gudang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะปะฐะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ magazyn

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ€‰ๅบซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entrepรดt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ almacรฉn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท depo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐฝ๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชูˆุฏุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sklad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sklad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไป“ๅบ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skladiลกฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถruhรบs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะนะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anbar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ almacรฉn

Etymology

The word 'warehouse' originated from the Old English word 'werhus', which meant 'protective cover' or 'shelter'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a building where goods are stored. Warehouses have played a crucial role in trade and commerce throughout history, providing a secure location for the storage and distribution of goods.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,917 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.