a building, or a part of one, for the storage of goods, merchandise, etc.

British . a large retail store.

a building, or a part of one, in which wholesalers keep large stocks of merchandise, which they display and sell to retailers.

to place, deposit, or store in a warehouse.

to set aside or accumulate, as for future use.

to place in a government or bonded warehouse, to be kept until duties are paid.

Informal . to confine (the mentally ill) to large institutions for long-term custodial care.

noun

barn , bin , depository , depot , distribution center , establishment , repository , shed , stash house , stockpile , stockroom , store , storehouse , archive , magazine , accommodate , entrepot , shelter , storage