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

The water storage tank at the Hyundai EV factory site features artwork designed by Savannah College of Art and Design students. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

The stackable legs are especially useful, giving you four total height options—three, six, nine, and 12 inches—so the base can sit closer to an existing frame or leave more room for under-bed storage. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

There's quite a lot of storage space here, given its size, including the kitchen cabinets, a nearby storage unit, and shelving. — Adam Williams july 22, New Atlas, 22 July 2026

Sonic Drive-in at 9265 Warren Parkway had multiple violations including lack of hot water, a strong foul odor and standing water under a storage shelf. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

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