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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Michigan-based Lineage is one of the world’s biggest cold storage companies, with nearly 500 buildings in 19 countries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
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
As the cleanup has progressed, Lineage has been racking up thousands of dollars in fines from public health regulators — a drop in the bucket for the global cold storage juggernaut.
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
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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