storage

Everyday

1. Storage is keeping things in a place until they are needed. tree →
2. Storage is a space where things are kept, like cupboards, boxes or a shed. tree →
3. In computers, storage is the space for saving files and photos. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, families need storage for toys, food and clothes; food storage matters for safety (fridge for milk and meat). In computing lessons, storage is measured in megabytes and gigabytes. Phrases: «in storage», «storage space», «storage box», «cold storage».

Examples

• We keep the camping gear in storage in the garage. tree →
• This room has lots of storage. tree →
• Put the toys in the storage boxes. tree →
• Good food storage keeps food fresh and safe. tree →
• My tablet has no storage left for more photos. tree →
• Their furniture is in storage while they move house. tree →
• Squirrels make storage places for nuts in autumn. tree →

Note

Uncountable noun: «a lot of storage», not «a storage» (but «a storage box»). From the verb «store». In computing, 1 gigabyte holds about a thousand megabytes. Food safety: keep cold food cold in storage.