store

verb

\ ˈstȯr

stored; storing

Definition of store

(Entry 1 of 3)

transitive verb

1 : lay away, accumulate store vegetables for winter use an organism that absorbs and stores DDT

2 : furnish, supply especially : to stock against a future time store a ship with provisions

3 : to place or leave in a location (such as a warehouse, library, or computer memory) for preservation or later use or disposal

4 : to provide storage room for : hold elevators for storing surplus wheat

store

noun

Definition of store (Entry 2 of 3)

1a : something that is stored or kept for future use

b stores plural : articles (as of food) accumulated for some specific object and drawn upon as needed : stock, supplies

c : something that is accumulated

d : a source from which things may be drawn as needed : a reserve fund

2 : storage —usually used with in when placing eggs in store — Dublin Sunday Independent

3 : value, importance set great store by a partner's opinion

4 : a large quantity, supply, or number : abundance

5a : storehouse, warehouse

b chiefly British : memory sense 4

6 : a business establishment where usually diversified goods are kept for retail sale a grocery store — compare shop

in store

: in readiness : in preparation there's a surprise in store for you

store

adjective

Definition of store (Entry 3 of 3)

1 or stores : of, relating to, kept in, or used for a store

2 : purchased from a store as opposed to being natural or homemade : manufactured, ready-made store clothes store bread

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Synonyms & Antonyms for store

Synonyms: Verb

keep, put up, reposit, stow

Synonyms: Noun

cache, deposit, hoard, reserve

Synonyms: Adjective

bought, mass-produced, off-the-peg [chiefly British], off-the-rack, off-the-shelf, ready-made, store-bought

Antonyms: Adjective

bespoke (also bespoken), custom, customized, custom-made, tailored, tailor-made

Examples of store in a Sentence

Verb

I stored my furniture until I found a new apartment. She stores her jewels in a safe. The wine should be stored at room temperature. The solar panels store energy. They're studying how our brains store memories.

Noun

I'm going to the store to buy groceries. The stores are always crowded around the holiday season.

Adjective

preferred homemade bread to store brands

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

The Image Direct On Wednesday, Katie Holmes braved the cold to stop by an art supplies store in New York City. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Katie Holmes' Pink Mansur Gavriel Coat Is On Sale," 17 Jan. 2019 The smart shelves light up to help store employees pick orders for Kroger’s curbside grocery pickup service, where customers order online and then later in the day have their bags brought out to their car in the parking lot. — Dina Bass, The Seattle Times, "Kroger, Microsoft test futuristic grocery store in Redmond. Amazon, take note.," 7 Jan. 2019 Jonathan says doing this will create a room that feels uniquely yours, and not store-bought. — Danielle Tullo, House Beautiful, "These Trends Are Officially So 2018. Here's What's Replacing Them," 13 Nov. 2018 But True or Poo? covers a larger range of subjects, from the fact that flatworms fight each other with their genitalia (true) to the myth that camels store water in their humps (poo). — Rachel Becker, The Verge, "Flatworms fence with their penises and other gross science facts," 21 Oct. 2018 Two similar services are Vault and Hide It Pro, which were created to store photos and video and protect them with a PIN. — Kim Komando, Fox News, "8 clever ways that tech can reveal a cheating spouse," 15 Sep. 2018 Assemble a Pet Emergency Kit The American Red Cross recommends assembling an emergency kit for your pet, and storing it in sturdy containers in an easy to access location. — Megan Friedman, Country Living, "How to Protect Your Pet During Hurricane Florence," 11 Sep. 2018 Even after gifting, so much cheese was left that Isabel and Barnaby had no choice but to buy a new fridge to store it in. — Carmen Rosy Hall, Vogue, "Driving 2,000 Miles for a Wheel of Cheese," 30 Aug. 2018 But in recent decades, scientists have assembled massive amounts of genetic information from organisms collected around the world and stored them in publicly available databases for others to study or use. — Kai Kupferschmidt, Science | AAAS, "Plan to amend biopiracy rules would ‘smother research,’ biologists warn," 3 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

In total, the craft ended up costing the price of a roll of wrapping paper, plus $3.99 for the wreath material at the craft store. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "Why People Are Wrapping Their Artwork In Christmas Paper," 11 Dec. 2018 A few years ago, your only real option for a killer Halloween makeup palette was to invest in some professional theatre-level makeup or go for the cheap options at the Halloween store. — Ramona Emerson, Allure, "How to Remove Your Halloween Makeup and Face Paint Without Wrecking Your Skin," 15 Oct. 2018 Travelogue's episodes will continue to be available on Spotify, the iTunes store, or the podcasting app of your choice. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "A Year in Travel 2018: Travelogue Podcast," 28 Dec. 2018 But scooter parts have also ended up in other weird places, like the grocery store. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "The weirdest places we found scooters in 2018," 21 Dec. 2018 Need a little Halloween inspo of your own that doesn't require running to the costume store and dropping $80 at the literal last minute? — Zoe Weiner, Allure, "Jennifer Garner Transforms Into the Wicked Witch for Halloween, Thanks to Makeup Artist Fiona Stiles," 31 Oct. 2018 The store will feature an interactive Palette workstation and shoppers will also have the chance to browse physical samples. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "One Kings Lane is the Answer to Your Custom Furniture Needs," 17 Oct. 2018 As noted by Forbes, the store's foray into wine could make Walmart more competitive with fellow superstore Costco. — Fox News, "Walmart's new wine line not as cheap as other retailers', but will 'drink like' more expensive bottles, store says," 2 Oct. 2018 Rothmans, an upscale men’s specialty store in Manhattan, once sold its suits in a separate downstairs area. — Ray A. Smith, WSJ, "Dressing for Deals, Wall Street Bankers Face Fashion Pitfalls," 12 Jan. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

The district's buildings and grounds store equipment in Wheatland's gymnasium, leaving no space for students to train on site. — Suzanne Baker, chicagotribune.com, "Parents question if Wheatland School changes are enough," 2 June 2017

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store

verb

English Language Learners Definition of store

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to put (something that is not being used) in a place where it is available, where it can be kept safely, etc.

: to collect and put (something) into one location for future use

: to place (information) in a person's memory or a computer's memory

store

noun

English Language Learners Definition of store (Entry 2 of 2)

: a building or room where things are sold

: a large building in which something is kept for future use

: a large amount or supply of something that is kept for future use

See the full definition for store in the English Language Learners Dictionary

store

verb

\ ˈstȯr

stored; storing

Kids Definition of store

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : to place or leave something in a location (as a warehouse, library, or computer memory) for later use, disposal, or safekeeping Store the old toys in the attic.

2 : to bring together or collect as a supply The body stores fat.

3 : to provide with what is needed : supply They stored a ship with goods.