warehouse
0 antonyms and opposites of warehouse, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A large building used for storing goods, especially before they are distributed to shops or customers.
How to use warehouse
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of ware ("goods") and house.
Full origin of warehouse →Frequently asked questions
What does “warehouse” mean?
The word “warehouse” means a large building used for storing goods, especially before they are distributed to shops or customers. In plain terms, a big storage building for goods, or, as a verb, to stash something away (sometimes just to keep it from someone else).
How do you pronounce “warehouse”?
“Warehouse” is pronounced WEH-uh-hows (/ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “warehouse” in a sentence?
Here is “warehouse” used in a sentence: “The delivery truck picked up the order from a warehouse just outside the city.”
What part of speech is “warehouse”?
Depending on how it is used, “warehouse” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “warehouse” a common word?
“Warehouse” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “warehouse” have?
“Warehouse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large building used for storing goods, especially before they are distributed to shops or customers.
What is the difference between a warehouse and a distribution center?
A warehouse is a large building used to store goods, often for extended periods before they reach shops or customers. A distribution center is a type of warehouse geared to fast turnover, where goods are received, sorted, and shipped out quickly rather than stored long-term.
Is "warehouse" one word or two?
It is written as one word: "warehouse". It combines "ware", an older word for goods or merchandise (still seen in "wares" and "hardware"), with "house", so a warehouse is literally a house for goods.
What is the difference between a warehouse and a storehouse?
Both are buildings for storing things, but "warehouse" is the standard commercial term for a large facility holding goods before distribution. "Storehouse" is more general or literary, and is common in figurative use, such as "a storehouse of knowledge".