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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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.
Origin and Etymology of store
Middle English, from Anglo-French estorer to establish, restore, supply, from Latin instaurare to resume, restore
First Known Use: 13th century
store
Definition of store
1a : something that is stored or kept for future useb stores plural : articles (as of food) accumulated for some specific object and drawn upon as needed : stock, suppliesc : something that is accumulatedd : 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, warehouseb 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
Examples of store in a Sentence
I'm going to the store to buy groceries.
The stores are always crowded around the holiday season.
13th Century
First Known Use of store
13th century
store
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
1574
First Known Use of store
1574
Other Business Terms
STORE Defined for English Language Learners
store
playDefinition of store for English Language Learners
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: to put (something that is not being used) in a place where it is available, where it can be kept safely, etc.
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: to collect and put (something) into one location for future use
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: to place (information) in a person's memory or a computer's memory
store
Definition of store for English Language Learners
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: a building or room where things are sold
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: a large building in which something is kept for future use
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: a large amount or supply of something that is kept for future use
STORE Defined for Kids
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.
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