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self-storage

American  
[self-stawr-ij, -stohr-] / sɛlfˈstɔr ɪdʒ, -ˈstoʊr- /

adjective

  1. noting or pertaining to a warehouse or other facility that rents units to people for storing personal possessions.


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In 2020, demand for self-storage spiked as the pandemic caused millions of Americans to relocate or convert basements and garages into living quarters or home offices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In fact, architectural triumphs in the self-storage sector are elusive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Public Storage, the largest self-storage business in the country, announced a similar move, citing interest in Texas’ growing talent and innovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The company operates more than 3,500 self-storage facilities across 40 U.S. states and has more than 5,000 employees.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

She had her collection of antique Indian jewelry, which she kept in a self-storage locker.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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