B2nounhometechnology
US/ˈstɔːr.ɪdʒ/
UK/ˈstɔː.rɪdʒ/
keeping things in a place until you need them, or the space where you keep them
In context
My phone is full; I need more storage for my photos.
Our apartment is small, so we use the space under the bed for storage.
Rice must be kept dry during storage, or it will go bad.
Words that go with storage
noun + noun
- storage spaceThe new kitchen has plenty of storage space.
- cloud storageI keep all my documents in cloud storage so I never lose them.
- storage roomPut the chairs back in the storage room after the party.
noun + preposition
- in storageOur furniture is in storage until the new house is ready.
adjective + noun
- cold storageThe fish is kept in cold storage before it is exported.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My laptop has a big memory to store files.Correct: My laptop has a lot of storage for files.