depot
/ˈdɛpəʊ/
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Also seen as: depots
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A storage facility, in particular, a warehouse.
Noun
Examples
Near-synonyms: depository, repository
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A storage space for public transport and other vehicles where they can be maintained and from which they are dispatched for service.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “depot” mean?
A storage facility, in particular, a warehouse.
Is “depot” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.