Stockroom Meaning in English

word

US

ˈstɑˌkɹum

STAHK-room

UK

stˈɒkɹuːm

STOK-room

Definition

A stockroom is a room in a store or company where extra products and supplies are kept until they are needed.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in retail, warehouses, and restaurants. Usually refers to a backroom not accessible to customers. Not to be confused with 'storeroom,' which is a more general term. Typical phrases: 'in the stockroom,' 'stockroom manager.'

• Spanish: almacén - depósito
• Portuguese (BR): almoxarifado - depósito
• Portuguese (PT): armazém - reserva (loja)
• Chinese (Simplified): 储藏室 - 仓库
• Chinese (Traditional): 儲藏室 - 倉庫
• Hindi: सामान कक्ष - स्टॉकरूम
• Arabic: غرفة التخزين - المخزن
• Bengali: স্টকরুম - মালঘর
• Russian: складское помещение - кладовая (товаров)
• Japanese: ストックルーム - 在庫室
• Vietnamese: phòng kho
• Korean: 재고실
• Turkish: stok odası - depo (mağaza için)
• Urdu: اسٹاک روم - گودام (دکان کے لیے مخصوص)
• Indonesian: ruang penyimpanan barang - gudang (toko)

Example Sentences

Please put these boxes in the stockroom.

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The stockroom is located behind the main store area.

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Only staff can enter the stockroom.

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We’re running low on supplies—can someone check the stockroom?

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She organizes the stockroom every week to keep things tidy.

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If you can’t find what you need on the shelves, try asking if it’s in the stockroom.

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