Storage

   

Storage is the at least semi-permanent holding of an amount of something. A storage device is an apparatus for holding things. Another general term, is container. Depending on context it may have a more specific meaning. A tank is a container for liquid, e.g. water or petroleum.

Storage furniture includes:

For cool storage a refrigerator is used.

A closet is something between a piece of furniture and a room.

Storage buildings include a warehouse and a depot.

One form of waste management is storing the waste. See e.g. dry cask storage.

More abstractly:

See also hoarding.

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