depot
Translation
depot, warehouse, station, garage
Examples
The buses return to the depot at night.
The buses return to the depot at night.
The company has a large supply depot.
The company has a large supply depot.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) depot a place where vehicles are kept. The buses return to the depot at night.
((a/the)) depot a place for storing large quantities of sth. The company has a large supply depot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: warehouse, storehouse, garage, station
Etymology
From French 'dépôt', from Latin 'depositum' (a thing laid down). Same root as 'deposit'.
Memory Tips
A place where things are 'deposited' or stored. Think of a bus 'depot'.