storehouse

noun

store·​house ˈstȯr-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce storehouse (audio)
1
: a building for storing goods (such as provisions) : magazine, warehouse
2
: an abundant supply or source : repository
a storehouse of information

Examples of storehouse in a Sentence

the company has a large storehouse filled with lumber for manufacturing its line of furniture
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of storehouse was in the 14th century

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“Storehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storehouse. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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storehouse

noun
store·​house ˈstō(ə)r-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce storehouse (audio)
ˈstȯ(ə)r-
1
: a building for storing goods
2
: a large supply : repository
a storehouse of information

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