warehouse
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B1
🇺🇸
/ˈwɛrˌhaʊs/
🇬🇧
/ˈweəˌhaʊs/
storage building
Etymology
Etymology Information
'warehouse' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'warehous,' where 'ware' meant 'goods' and 'house' meant 'building.'
Historical Evolution
'warehous' transformed into the modern English word 'warehouse.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a building for storing goods,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large building where raw materials or manufactured goods may be stored before their export or distribution for sale.
The company uses a warehouse to store its products before shipping.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 11:51