B2nounbusinesswork
US/ˈwer.haʊs/
UK/ˈweə.haʊs/
a large building where goods are stored before they are sold or sent to customers
In context
The goods arrive at the warehouse on Tuesday and ship out on Thursday.
He works at a warehouse near the airport, loading boxes onto trucks.
The company plans to build a second warehouse to meet growing demand.
Words that go with warehouse
noun + noun
- warehouse workerEach warehouse worker wears a safety vest.
- warehouse managerPlease send the form to the warehouse manager.
- distribution warehouseOur distribution warehouse serves the whole region.
- warehouse spaceRenting warehouse space has become very expensive.
verb + preposition
- store in a warehouseExcess stock is stored in a warehouse outside the city.
- ship from a warehouseOrders are shipped from a warehouse in Texas.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
warehouse of the companyCorrect: the company warehouse