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warehousing

American  
[wair-hou-zing] / ˈwɛərˌhaʊ zɪŋ /

noun

  1. an act or instance of a person or company that warehouses something.

  2. the pledging as security, to a commercial bank, of a long-term mortgage for a short-term loan.


warehousing British  
/ ˈwɛəˌhaʊzɪŋ /

noun

  1. stock exchange an attempt to maintain the price of a company's shares or to gain a significant stake in a company without revealing the true identity of the purchaser. Shares are purchased through an insurance company, a unit trust, or nominees

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of warehousing

First recorded in 1785–95; warehouse + -ing 1

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Jobs in utilities, oil and gas extraction as well as transportation and warehousing also saw strong increases in hours worked.

From MarketWatch Jun. 10, 2026

Richardson is betting on music at a time when other cities — including Los Angeles — are doubling down on sports, warehousing or data centers.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

This past week, Amazon introduced External link “Amazon Supply Chain Solutions,” which aims to provide distribution, warehousing, and last-mile delivery to “any business.”

From Barron's May 12, 2026

The U.S. job market blew past expectations again in April, buoyed by gains in industries including retail and transportation and warehousing.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

If Morgan Stanley could find someone to sell it insurance on its loans, Hubler could eliminate the market risk of warehousing home loans.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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