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stockroom

[ stok-room, -roo m ]

/ ˈstɒkˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

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noun

a room in which a stock of materials or goods is kept for use or sale.

Origin of stockroom

First recorded in 1815–25; stock + room

Words nearby stockroom

stockowner, stockpile, stockport, stockpot, stockrider, stockroom, stockroute, stocks, stocktaking, stockton, stockton-on-tees

Example sentences from the Web for stockroom

His father worked in the stockroom of a Porsche manufacturing company and put his dreams aside to bring home money for his family.

‘The Intouchables’: Omar Sy on the Movie and His Success |Lorenza Muñoz |May 25, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Entering the Star building, Penny went directly to the stockroom, wandering about until she found Mr. Curry, the foreman.

The Secret Pact |Mildred A. Wirt
It was unfortunate, of course, that no orders reached the stockroom until ten o'clock.

The Knack of Managing |Lewis K. Urquhart and Herbert Watson
“This looks very much like one of the parts that has been disappearing from the stockroom,” she said, her voice icy.

Guilt of the Brass Thieves |Mildred A. Wirt

On the landing which led from the shop to the stockroom behind, my grandfather took up his position.

Recollections Of My Childhood And Youth |George Brandes
"Go down to the stockroom and tell the skip-man, one more coke," said McLanahan.

Steel |Charles Rumford Walker

British Dictionary definitions for stockroom

stockroom

/ (ˈstɒkˌruːm, -ˌrʊm) /

noun

a room in which a stock of goods is kept, as in a shop or factory