depot

/ˈdɛpəʊ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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.