warehousing

[wair-hou-zing]

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

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of warehousing¹

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

Example Sentences

They are all that remain of what was once a much bigger manufacturing operation, most of which the Teixeira family shut down in 1990, reinventing their business as a largely warehousing and distribution business.

From BBC

Wholesale prices for services, which includes things such as warehousing and investment advice, jumped 1.1%.

From BBC

There are also part-time roles in healthcare, warehousing and offices.

From BBC

The report, which analyzes data from the first quarter of 2025, highlights labor shortages across key sectors like warehousing, allied health care and customer service.

From Salon

Hiring last month was led by healthcare, warehousing and transportation firms.

From BBC