Storage Definition & Meaning

storage
noun
  1. the act of storing something
  2. a depository for goods; "storehouses were built close to the docks"
  3. the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials
  4. (computer science) the process of storing information in a computer memory or on a magnetic tape or disk
  5. an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached"
  6. depositing in a warehouse; "they decided to reposition their furniture in a recommended repository in Brooklyn"; "my car is in storage"; "publishers reduced print runs to cut down the cost of warehousing"

"Storage" in song lyrics

See how storage is used in real songs:

  • "or wind up payin mortgage on your cyrogenic storage"
    7L and Esoteric f/ Beyonder, Virtuoso — Be Alert
  • "Dream Warriors are built right cause I got a megabyte of storage"
    Dream Warriors — Journey On
  • "For exploiting the lifestyle that many died, jailed up in storage"
    Immortal Technique f/ PsychoRealm, Sick Symphonies — Hollywood Driveby

Usage tips for "storage"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "storage" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for storage to find words that pair well.

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