Godown
noun
A large warehouse or storage place.
The shipping company stored their crates in the godown before loading them onto the ship.
Often appears as...
- rent a godown
- godown storage
verb
To store or put away in a warehouse or storage place.
The goods were godowned until they were ready to be shipped.
Often appears as...
- godown goods
- godown cargo
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A large warehouse or storage place.
The shipping company stored their crates in the godown before loading them onto the ship.
Often appears as...
- rent a godown
- godown storage
verb
To store or put away in a warehouse or storage place.
The goods were godowned until they were ready to be shipped.
Often appears as...
- godown goods
- godown cargo
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Regional Usage
'Godown' is used in certain regions, so be sure it's understood where you speak.
Is there a godown available in the local market?
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Location
Think of 'godown' as a place for bulk goods, often in a port area.
The importer has a godown near the docks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not A Basement
Don't confuse 'godown' with 'go down' as in heading downstairs; they are different.
He asked if the boxes should go to the basement or the godown.
Pro Tip 1/3Regional Usage
'Godown' is used in certain regions, so be sure it's understood where you speak.
Is there a godown available in the local market?
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Location
Think of 'godown' as a place for bulk goods, often in a port area.
The importer has a godown near the docks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not A Basement
Don't confuse 'godown' with 'go down' as in heading downstairs; they are different.
He asked if the boxes should go to the basement or the godown.
Pro Tip 1/3Regional Usage
'Godown' is used in certain regions, so be sure it's understood where you speak.
Is there a godown available in the local market?
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Location
Think of 'godown' as a place for bulk goods, often in a port area.
The importer has a godown near the docks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not A Basement
Don't confuse 'godown' with 'go down' as in heading downstairs; they are different.
He asked if the boxes should go to the basement or the godown.
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