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storage wall

American  

noun

  1. a set of shelves, cabinets, or the like that covers or forms a wall.


Etymology

Origin of storage wall

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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“For seamless presentation in store or home,” Tiara loves the “floating bike” look of Store Your Board’s minimalist bike storage wall hanger, which costs less than $20.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

Such was the case about 20 years ago, when curators found an old slab of marble leaning against a back storage wall.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2019

Air-conditioning ducts are oversized to eliminate duct noise, water pipes are oversized to eliminate water moaning, walls and ceilings are fully insulated, and almost every partition is a floor-to-ceiling storage wall.

From Time Magazine Archive

Nelson's own contribution includes his 1942 proposal to build downtown pedestrian malls and his 1944 invention of the storage wall that also serves as room divider.

From Time Magazine Archive