What does CACHE mean?

Cache

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: A cache is a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place. As a verb, cache means to store something in a cache.

Pronunciations: US: /kæʃ/, UK: /kæʃ/

Origin and Usage: The word cache originated from the French word "cacher," which means "to hide." It was first used in English in the early 19th century. The noun form refers to a hidden collection of items, while the verb form means to store something in a hidden place.

Synonyms: Noun: hoard, stash, reserve, stockpile. Verb: store, save, hoard, stow away.

Related Words: Chace, Chafe, Chime, Chive, Chore.

Example Sentences:

• He found a cache of old coins buried in the backyard.
• The web browser stores a cache of frequently visited websites.
• She cached her valuables in a secret compartment in her suitcase.
• The hiker cached some food and water at a hidden spot along the trail.