cold storage

cold stor·age

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kohld stawr-ij, stohr-]
- /koʊld ˈstɔr ɪdʒ, ˈstoʊr-/
- /kəʊld ˈstɔː.rɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kohld stawr-ij, stohr-]
- /koʊld ˈstɔr ɪdʒ, ˈstoʊr-/

Definitions of cold storage words

uncountable noun cold storage If something such as food is put in cold storage, it is kept in an artificially-cooled place in order to preserve it. 3
noun cold storage the storage of things in an artificially cooled place for preservation 3
noun cold storage a state of temporary suspension 3
noun cold storage storage of perishable foods, furs, etc. in a very cold place, esp. in a refrigerating chamber 3
noun cold storage the storage of food, furs, etc., in an artificially cooled place. 1
noun cold storage a condition of suspension of action or activity; abeyance. 1

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Origin of cold storage

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Cold storage

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cold storage popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cold storage usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cold storage

noun cold storage

freezer — a refrigerator, refrigerator compartment, cabinet, or room held at or below 32°F (0°C), used especially for preserving and storing food.
locker — Digital Technology. an online service that supports cloud-based storage of digital music files so as to allow users to stream or download their personal music collections for playback on any compatible device: I uploaded all my CDs to a music locker, and now I can access the music from my laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
frigidarium — (in an ancient Roman bath) a room having a bath of unheated water.

All 3 Synonyms of cold storage