cold storage
Americannoun
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the storage of food, furs, etc., in an artificially cooled place.
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a condition of suspension of action or activity; abeyance.
noun
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the storage of things in an artificially cooled place for preservation
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informal a state of temporary suspension
to put an idea into cold storage
Etymology
Origin of cold storage
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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“The application is for a permit to repair the damage from the fire, which was not caused by the cold storage operations at the facility,” the company stated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Cleanup efforts at a fire-ravaged cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights just got messier.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
In the early 1900s, the construction of cold storage facilities using new refrigeration technology in the Shenandoah Valley spurred the growth of Loudoun County’s apple industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
He describes Magnavale as one of the UK's largest cold storage facilities, with capacity for 145,000 pallets.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
The barn was twice the size of the house, built on top of a natural cave that served as a root cellar and cold storage.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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