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verb \ ˈstȯr \

Definition of store

stored; storing

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

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storable

play \ˈstȯr-ə-bəl\ adjective

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Examples of store in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples of store from the Web

The lionfish is good at storing fat from its frequent meals in the summer and has been known to survive for 12 weeks without feeding.

— dennis pillion | dpillion@al.com, AL.com, "How invasive lionfish became unstoppable in the Gulf of Mexico," 27 Aug. 2017
The investigation into the Islamic extremist cell behind the attacks has shown that the group planned even more deadly carnage but accidently blew up a house in Alcanar where explosives were being built and gas tanks were being stored.

— hernan munoz, The Seattle Times, "Thousands in Barcelona march shouting “I’m not afraid!”," 26 Aug. 2017
The storm hit at a time when many producers are storing excess supplies on fields following a bumper harvest.

— jen skerritt, Bloomberg.com, "Texas Farmers Assess Harvey Damage to Grain Bins, Cotton Crops," 26 Aug. 2017
This can make natural gas expensive and difficult to store in large quantities.

— david grossman, Popular Mechanics, "How Liquified Natural Gas Works," 25 Aug. 2017
The devices typically allow the transaction to take place normally but grab the data stored on the card.

— cameron knight, Cincinnati.com, "Auditor: No arrests after credit card skimmers found at 13 locations in 2 years," 17 Aug. 2017
The racial gunpowder that the Republicans have been storing up since Harry Dent wrote a memo to Richard Nixon has finally found a bright orange fuse.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "Say His Name When You Denounce His Bigotry," 16 Aug. 2017
If not for video and sound, a corporation the size of HBO might fit [entirely] in a terabyte, including all the e-mail and spreadsheets ever written or stored.

— laura bradley, HWD, "The HBO Hack Was Reportedly up to Seven Times Larger Than the Sony Hack," 2 Aug. 2017
One of the few pieces of gear permanently stored in a tower is the bucket that lifeguards place at the base of the ramp to wash sand and salt off their feet.

— julia herbst, Los Angeles Magazine, "5 Things You Didn’t Know about L.A.’s Iconic Lifeguard Towers," 13 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of store

Middle English, from Anglo-French estorer to establish, restore, supply, from Latin instaurare to resume, restore

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First Known Use: 13th century

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store Synonyms

Synonyms

keep, put up, reposit, stow

Related Words

cellar, garage, hangar, house, warehouse; file, pack, shelve

Near Antonyms

cast, discard, ditch, dump, fling (off or away), jettison, throw away, throw out, unload; consume, squander, use up, waste; hand out, hand over, relinquish, surrender; blow, dissipate, fritter (away), lavish, misspend, run through, spend; deplete, exhaust, expend, impoverish; dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter

store

noun

Definition of store

1 a :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

5 a :storehouse, warehouse

b chiefly British :memory 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

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Examples of store in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of store from the Web

Customers interested in learning more about the delivery program can contact the store at greenaisle@gmail.com.

— allison steele, Philly.com, "Green Aisle Fishtown closing Friday, online delivery coming soon," 30 Aug. 2017
Former Family Dollar stores CEO Howard Levine is donating $500,000 for a new school program that will help Charlotte students facing traumatic events at home.

— mark price, charlotteobserver, "Howard Levine gives $500,000 to help CMS students in trauma at home," 30 Aug. 2017
The number of Walmart locations in the U.S. is about ____________—roughly 10 times the number of Whole Foods stores recently acquired by Amazon.

— rosa inocencio smith, The Atlantic, "The Atlantic Daily: Tests of Fortitude," 29 Aug. 2017
And in February 2016, a bullet fired from feuding teens went astray and took the life of 6-year-old King Carter, who was on his way to the store in Northwest Miami-Dade to buy some candy.

— charles rabin and david ovalle, miamiherald, "Little Jada was killed by a bullet meant for her dad in bad drug deal, investigators say," 28 Aug. 2017
Emmett was kidnapped and murdered on August 28, 1955 when Carolyn Bryant claimed the then 14-year-old Chicago native whistled at her in a Money, Mississippi grocery store.

— paula rogo, Essence.com, "Emmett Till Was Murdered 62 Years Ago, But Sadly, America Is More Of The Same," 28 Aug. 2017
Clear some space to stock up and break out the glassware because California Roots wines launch at more than 1,100 Target stores nationwide September 3.

— melissa minton, Bon Appetit, "Target Now Sells Its Own Line of Very Inexpensive Wine," 28 Aug. 2017
More residents will mean more business for restaurants and stores and a more vibrant street life.

— john sowell, idahostatesman, "At last, Downtown Boise is becoming a residential neighborhood — for those with means," 28 Aug. 2017
Apple employs more than 1,000 workers in Ohio, mostly at eight retail stores throughout the state, including at Kenwood Towne Centre.

— alexander coolidge, Cincinnati.com, "Apple CEO Tim Cook in Cincinnati: Local firm inspires 'the next thing'," 24 Aug. 2017

First Known Use of store

13th century

store Synonyms

Synonyms

cache, deposit, hoard, reserve

store

adjective

Definition of store

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

Examples of store in a Sentence

preferred homemade bread to store brands

Recent Examples of store from the Web

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

First Known Use of store

1574

store Synonyms

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Related Words

ready-to-wear; commercial; prefab, prefabricated; hand-me-down

Near Antonyms

handcrafted, handmade, homemade

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

STORE Defined for English Language Learners

store

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verb

Definition of store for English Language Learners

: 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

Definition of store for English Language Learners

: 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

STORE Defined for Kids

store

play

verb \ ˈstȯr \

Definition of store for Students

stored; storing

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.

store

noun

Definition of store for Students

1 :a place where goods are sold :shop

a candy store

2 :a large quantity, supply, or number

a store of natural resources

3 stores plural :something collected and kept for future use

a ship's stores

— in store

:¹ready 1

We have a big surprise in store for you.

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