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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Hundreds of Boyle Heights residents suffered health problems after a fire at a cold storage facility burned stubbornly for days, including respiratory infections, eye disorders and persistent cough, according to a new study.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
On June 17, a fire began on the roof of the 500,000-square-foot Lineage cold storage facility that gutted the building and destroyed half the structure over several days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Outlining the case on Monday, Paxton told the court bodies had been discovered "on the racks" of a cold storage area and one was found on a stretcher on the floor.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Chris Paxton KC told the packed court bodies had been discovered "on the racks" of a cold storage area and one was found on a stretcher on the floor.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Men drove swine and cattle, while others hauled massive blocks of ice for cold storage or dragged handcarts loaded with goods.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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