for storage
idiom
: for the purpose of being put away when not being used
The table folds down for storage.
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The window placement in the living room is a little stingy, but there are dual exposures (northern and eastern) and that stretch of wall creates more opportunities for storage or bookshelves.
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 12 Jan. 2026
It's equipped with a sink, a small fridge, an oven, and an electric cooktop, plus plywood countertops and plenty of cabinetry for storage.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
The wide-leg pants in this matching set are high-waisted with an elastic drawstring waistband for comfort, and are constructed with two side pockets for storage.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
So, data from quantum states must be converted to binary format for storage.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 12 Jan. 2026
It's equipped with a sink, a small fridge, an oven, and an electric cooktop, plus plywood countertops and plenty of cabinetry for storage.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
The wide-leg pants in this matching set are high-waisted with an elastic drawstring waistband for comfort, and are constructed with two side pockets for storage.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
So, data from quantum states must be converted to binary format for storage.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for for storage
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“For storage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20storage. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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