Warehouse

/ˈwɛrˌhaʊs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large building where goods are stored and distributed.

The company has built a new warehouse to accommodate the growing inventory.

A place for the storage of large quantities of goods, often before distribution or sale.

The old warehouse at the docks has been repurposed into luxury apartments.

A structure used to hold or store physical stock or items.

Our warehouse is equipped with modern racking systems to maximize storage space.

An establishment for storing and managing goods; also refers to the management of inventory in such a setting.

The logistics team is responsible for the efficient operation of the warehouse.

From Middle English 'warehous', from 'ware' + 'house'.

warehouse management

The process of overseeing and controlling warehouse operations.

warehouse space

The physical area available for storage in a warehouse.

cold warehouse

A storage facility designed for temperature-sensitive products.

inventory

The complete list of items or goods in stock at a warehouse.

distribution center

A facility used to distribute goods to retailers or customers.

logistics

The management of the flow of goods between the point of origin and the point of consumption.

Stockroom

They keep all the extra supplies in the stockroom.

The back room

Let’s check what’s in the back room; it might be stockpiled there.