noun
godown
GOH-down
Godown (noun) means a warehouse, especially in South or Southeast Asia. Example: “The rice was stored in a godown near the docks.”
noun
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A warehouse, especially in South or Southeast Asia.
"The rice was stored in a godown near the docks."
How to use godown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA warehouse, used mainly in South/Southeast Asian English.
When to use it
Common in Indian, Malaysian, and Singaporean English; rare elsewhere.
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Word forms
- Plural
- godowns
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The rice was stored in a _____ near the docks.
Etymology
Borrowed from Malay gudang, itself from a Tamil or Telugu word for a storeroom.
Frequently asked questions
What does “godown” mean?
The word “godown” means a warehouse, especially in South or Southeast Asia. In plain terms, a warehouse, used mainly in South/Southeast Asian English.
How do you pronounce “godown”?
“Godown” is pronounced GOH-down (/ˈɡoʊ̯daʊ̯n/ in IPA).
How do you use “godown” in a sentence?
Here is “godown” used in a sentence: “The rice was stored in a godown near the docks.”
What part of speech is “godown”?
“Godown” is a noun.
Where does the word “godown” come from?
The word “godown” comes from Malay. Borrowed from Malay gudang, itself from a Tamil or Telugu word for a storeroom.
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