Synonyms for

Depot

Verb / ˈdi:pəʊ / Another word for depot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a place where supplies or vehicles are stored

Synonyms & similar words

store terminal entrepot storehouse terminus storage warehouse storage storehouse stockroom repository garage hangar barn shed facility station terminal stop port harbor dock wharf quay landing mooring

Synonyms by register

Formal

repository storehouse archive distribution center

Informal

storage warehouse stockpile supply point

Literary

granary treasury magazine

Antonyms

source origin beginning start creation birthplace

Common collocations

  • bus depot
  • train depot
  • oil depot
  • military depot
  • storage depot
  • fuel depot
  • railway depot

Word family

noun depot

Usage note

A depot is typically a place for storing or distributing goods, or a station for vehicles. It can also refer to a place where troops are stationed or trained.

Example sentences

  1. The army depot has thousands of weapons.
  2. The train depot is where the trains stop.
  3. The car depot is where they fix cars.
  4. The boat depot is where they store boats.
  5. The airport depot is where they keep the airplanes.

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