gerund
Putting something in a place and keeping it there for later use.
I am storing my winter clothes in the attic.
Storing food properly can prevent spoilage and waste.
American English
How to pronounce storing
verbA2Very common word
STAWrihng
/ˈstɔ.ɹɪŋ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of store
Putting something in a place and keeping it there for later use.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
gerund
Keeping information in a computer or other device so that it can be used later.
The app is storing your payment information securely.
Storing large files in the cloud saves space on your computer.
Useful expressions
a small store that sells food, drinks, and everyday items, often for long hours
I stopped at the convenience store for milk.
a large store with separate sections for different kinds of goods
She bought a coat at the department store.
to have something planned or waiting for someone
The future has many changes in store for us.