warehouse

1 of 2

noun

ware·​house ˈwer-ˌhau̇s 

: a structure or room for the storage of merchandise or commodities

warehouse

2 of 2

verb

ware·​house

ˈwer-ˌhau̇z, 

-ˌhau̇s 

warehoused; warehousing; warehouses

transitive verb

1

: to deposit, store, or stock in or as if in a warehouse

2

: to confine or house (a person) in conditions suggestive of a warehouse

Synonyms of warehouse

Noun

• repository
• depot
• storage

Examples of warehouse in a Sentence

Noun

when the warehouse burned down, we lost most of our merchandise

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The sprawling computer warehouses have become deeply unpopular with many Americans concerned about noise, impacts to utility bills, water usage and the rise of artificial intelligence generally. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

More than 4 in 5 people in state Senate District 5, where this warehouse will sit, already live within half a mile of a large warehouse, and these facilities lead to thousands of truck trips per day. — Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Verb

Costco fuel stations are available exclusively to warehouse members and are known for offering prices that are often lower than nearby competitors. — Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2026

He’s warehoused in a facility with well over 1,000 people, many of whom are sick or sleep on the floor, Tatiana said. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for warehouse

• boardinghouse
• charterhouse
• clearinghouse
• coffeehouse
• customhouse
• firehouse
• meetinghouse
• motherhouse
• packinghouse
• pilothouse
• powerhouse
• slaughterhouse

Kids Definition

warehouse

noun

ware·​house

ˈwa(ə)r-ˌhau̇s, 

ˈwe(ə)r-

: a building for the storage of goods

warehouseman

-ˌhau̇-smən

noun