store

The word “store” means to keep something in a particular place for future use. In plain terms, to put something aside for later use, or (as a noun) a shop.

“Store” is pronounced staw (/stɔɹ/ in IPA).

Here is “store” used in a sentence: “Store the leftovers in the fridge overnight.”

Depending on how it is used, “store” can be a verb and a noun.

The word “store” comes from Latin. From Old French estore/estor, ultimately from Latin instaurare, meaning "to renew" or "to set up".

“Store” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

“Store” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to keep something in a particular place for future use.

Both involve keeping something for later, but 'store' stresses placing an item somewhere — 'store the boxes in the attic.' 'Save' stresses holding something back from being used or lost — 'save your money.' You store things to keep them safe and organised; you save them to keep them available.

'We store the winter coats in the loft until it turns cold' shows the verb in action — keeping items in a set place for future use. Other examples: 'The app stores your files in the cloud,' or 'Squirrels store nuts for winter.' The key idea is keeping something ready for later.

Storing simply means keeping things in a place for future use, and it carries no judgement. Hoarding means gathering and holding far more than you need, often to excess and with a negative tone. All hoarding involves storing, but storing becomes hoarding only when the amount is excessive or compulsive.