storage

noun

stor·​age ˈstȯr-ij 

1

a

: space or a place for storing

b

: an amount stored

c

: memory sense 4

2

a

: the act of storing : the state of being stored

especially : the safekeeping of goods in a depository (such as a warehouse)

b

: the price charged for keeping goods in a storehouse

3

: the production by means of electric energy of chemical reactions that when allowed to reverse themselves generate electricity again without serious loss

Synonyms of storage

• warehouse
• repository

Examples of storage in a Sentence

Her new house is much smaller, so she had to rent additional storage.

We need to get our furniture out of storage.

the body's storage of fat

the storage of nuclear waste

Recent Examples on the Web

This deal includes the tube and tripod, accessory storage tray and a bubble level built into the mount. —Jase Parnell-Brookes, Space.com, 27 Nov. 2025

Lego Marvel Dancing Groot The buildable 459-piece interactive playset features the lovable Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy, in a flower pot with storage for his headphones, sunglasses, and extra leaves. —Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025

The air fryer system is completely portable and includes a PowerPod heating device, a 6-quart glass container, and a 4-cup glass container, container adapters, and storage lids to bake, air fry, and crisp chicken, french fries, salmon, and much more. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025

Leftover Mason and Canning Jars Hold onto leftover mason and canning jars because they can be repurposed not just in the kitchen, but for entertaining, storage, and decor. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

store entry 1 + -age

First Known Use

circa 1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing storage

• carbon capture and storage
• cold storage
• for storage
• in storage
• pre-storage
• pumped storage
• storage battery

Rhymes for storage

• borage
• forage
• porridge

Kids Definition

storage

noun

stor·​age ˈstōr-ij 

ˈstȯr-

1

a

: space or a place for storing

b

: an amount stored

c

: memory sense 5

2

a

: the act of storing : the state of being stored

b

: the price charged for storing something