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 wheels allow both vertical and horizontal takeoff and landing, while the foldable wings make the aircraft as compact as a large SUV for storage in the garage.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
As a result, the mishmash of industrial buildings have been used only for storage in recent years.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2025
Railroads needed building, and facilities for storage might be required as well.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The extra large basket is great for storage.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
As a result, the mishmash of industrial buildings have been used only for storage in recent years.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2025
Railroads needed building, and facilities for storage might be required as well.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The extra large basket is great for storage.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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 12 Sep. 2025.
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