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warehouse

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈwɛɹˌhaʊs// UK //wˈeəhaʊs// ware·house

n. a very large building where companies keep goods before they are sold or sent to shops. You use this word for the big storage spaces found in industrial areas.

n. a large commercial building used for the storage of goods and raw materials. Often associated with logistics, distribution, and wholesale operations.


SIMPLE

The company stores its extra stock in a large warehouse.

CONTEXTUAL

Online orders are packed and shipped directly from the warehouse to the customer's home.

COMPLEX

The transition to automated logistics has transformed the modern warehouse into a high-tech hub where robots manage inventory with minimal human intervention.

Origin

From ware + house.

Usage

Commonly used as a noun adjunct in phrases like 'warehouse manager' or 'warehouse space'.

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