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warehouse

[ˈweəhaʊs]

warehouse Definition

a large building where raw materials or manufactured goods may be stored prior to their distribution for sale.

Using warehouse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "warehouse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company has a warehouse in every major city.

  • Example

    The warehouse stores all the products before they are shipped to the stores.

  • Example

    The warehouse is full of boxes and crates.

  • Example

    The warehouse manager is responsible for keeping track of inventory.

warehouse Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with warehouse

  • warehouse club

    a large retail store that sells a wide variety of merchandise, often in bulk quantities, to members who pay an annual fee

    Example

    We bought a year's supply of toilet paper at the warehouse club.

  • warehouse district

    an area of a city where many warehouses are located

    Example

    The warehouse district used to be a bustling center of commerce.

  • a person who works in a warehouse, typically involved in receiving, storing, and shipping goods

    Example

    The warehouse worker loaded the boxes onto the truck.

Origins of warehouse

from Middle English 'werehus', meaning 'goods house'

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Summary: warehouse in Brief

A 'warehouse' [ˈweəhaʊs] is a large building used for storing raw materials or manufactured goods before they are distributed for sale. It is typically managed by a warehouse manager who keeps track of inventory. The term extends into phrases like 'warehouse club,' which refers to a large retail store that sells items in bulk to members, and 'warehouse district,' which denotes an area of a city where many warehouses are located.

How do native speakers use this expression?

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