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• present participle of warehouse.

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.

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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

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Etymology

Origin of warehousing

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

Example Sentences

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

Male-dominated sectors such as manufacturing and transportation and warehousing have been losing jobs, with some affected by tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Transportation and warehousing rose in April, but was still down by 105,000 from its peak in February 2025.

From Barron's • 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