warehouses
word · lemma: warehouse
Definition
Large buildings where goods are stored before they are sold, distributed, or used.
Usage & Nuances
Always plural in this form (multiple buildings). Common collocations: 'storage warehouses', 'distribution warehouses'. Used mainly in business, logistics, and retail contexts. Do not confuse with 'storehouses' (older/literary) or 'factories' (where items are made).
Example Sentences
There are several warehouses near the port.
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Trucks deliver goods to the warehouses every day.
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The company owns many warehouses across the country.
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Most of the products are stored in huge warehouses before shipping out to stores.
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After the sale, all unsold items went back to the warehouses.
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Tech companies are building climate-controlled warehouses for delicate equipment.
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