What does DEPOT mean?

Depot Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A place where goods are stored or deposited.
2. A military station where supplies and equipment are stored.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdiː.poʊ/ DEE-poh
• UK: /ˈdɛ.pəʊ/ DEP-oh

Origin and Usage:

The word "depot" originated from the French word "dépôt" which means a deposit or storehouse. It was first used in English in the early 19th century to refer to a place where goods are stored or deposited. Later on, it was also used to refer to a military station where supplies and equipment are stored.

Synonyms:

• Warehouse
• Storehouse
• Repository
• Stockroom

Related Words:

• Equip
• Goods
• Store
• Supply
• Truck

Example Sentences:

• The company has a depot where they store their products before distribution.
• The military depot was heavily guarded to protect the supplies and equipment.