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warehouse

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/ˈwɛrhaʊs/ · ware-house

A large building where goods are stored before being distributed.

Meanings

nounformal

A large building where goods are stored before being distributed.

ایک بڑا عمارت جہاں اشیاء ذخیرہ کی جاتی ہیں قبل اس کے کہ انہیں تقسیم کیا جائے۔

گودام

goddam

Synonyms

storage facilitydepotstorehouseذخیرہ گاہگودامذخیرہ

Antonyms

storeshopoutletدکانریٹیل اسٹوربازار

Common Collocations

  • distribution warehouse
  • cold storage warehouse
  • warehouse management

Example Sentences

The company is expanding its warehouse to accommodate more goods.

کمپنی اپنے گودام کی توسیع کر رہی ہے تاکہ مزید اشیاء رکھ سکیں۔

Company apne goddam ki tosee kar rahi hai taake mazeed ashyaa rakh sakain.

They received the shipment at the warehouse yesterday.

انہوں نے کل گودام میں مال وصول کیا۔

Unhon ne kal goddam mein maal wasool kiya.

The warehouse was full of furniture waiting to be delivered.

گودام فرنیچر سے بھرا ہوا تھا جو ڈیلیوری کے منتظر تھا۔

Goddam furniture se bhara hua tha jo delivery ke muntazir tha.

Easily Confused With

depot:A depot is often used for transport and distribution, while a warehouse is primarily for storage.

Word Family

warehousing
nounگودامداری
warehouseman
nounگودام کا مالک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a house full of ware (goods) where things are kept until needed.

Imagine a large building filled with stacked boxes and pallets.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

راستہ توئی گزرے تو جہاز پایا جاتا ہے

Raasta toee guzray to jahaz paa ya jata hai

The path will lead you to ships, if you persist.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "warehous" — a house for storing goods

First known use: 14th century

The term 'warehouse' evolved from Middle English 'warehous', which was a combination of 'ware' (goods) and 'house'. Over time, it became associated with large storage facilities.