storeroom

noun

store·​room ˈstȯr-ˌrüm How to pronounce storeroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
Synonyms of storeroomnext
1
: a room or space for the storing of goods or supplies
2

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The dépendance, once a small storeroom with an oven, had already been converted into a guest unit with its own kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, offering privacy for visiting friends and family. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026 Karim Khan had told him one morning to clear the storeroom of the garbage lying there, empty Dalda ghee tins and piles of jute bags. Daniyal Mueenuddin, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025 Sig took me into the vast White House storeroom, filled with historic furniture that had been used by former presidents and their staff who had offices in the White House. Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025 Kitchens, great halls, bedchambers, and storerooms are all recreated in situ, each meticulously curated to provide context and meaning. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for storeroom

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of storeroom was in 1685

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“Storeroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storeroom. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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storeroom

noun
store·​room -ˌrüm How to pronounce storeroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room for the storing of goods or supplies

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