cold storage

noun

1. the storage of food, furs, etc., in an artificially cooled place.

2. a condition of suspension of action or activity; abeyance.

cold storage

noun

1. the storage of things in an artificially cooled place for preservation

2. informal,  a state of temporary suspension

   to put an idea into cold storage

Word History and Origins

Origin of cold storage¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Idioms and Phrases

see in cold storage.

Example Sentences

Modern cold storage facilities have been built, but more are needed.

From BBC

He was working in a cold storage warehouse when his cover of Rufus track Tell Me Something Good cracked the Top 20 in the UK charts.

From BBC

Food and Agriculture Organization said in a statement that setting up off-grid photovoltaic systems is crucial to restoring agricultural activities like irrigation and cold storage.

From Salon

In a lawsuit, they allege Mercy San Juan Medical Center failed to tell them she died, and instead put her body in cold storage.

From Los Angeles Times

Once the produce is picked, it's rushed to cold storage facilities to preserve its freshness.

From Salon