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

• 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

From energy storage pioneers like Hydrostor, to renewable energy developers like Northland Power, to reforestation automation company Flash Forest—the city is producing global players in climate innovation. —Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Featuring a large center pocket that’s perfect for storing handy kitchen tools, a storage loop for towels adjacent to the pocket, and a comfortable, adjustable neckline, this product will be the apron of your dreams. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025

The app gained viral momentum in July 2025, reaching the top of the U.S. App Store and accruing millions of users On July 25, users on 4chan discovered a publicly accessible Firebase storage bucket containing data of Tea users (via 404Media). —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025

The sleek storage box is made of durable resin that’s waterproof and UV-resistant. —Isabel Garcia, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

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