Definition of: store

(stôr, stōr) v.t. stored, stor·ing
1. To put away for future use; to accumulate.
2. To furnish or supply; provide.
3. To place in a warehouse or other place of deposit for safekeeping.
—noun
1. That which is stored or laid up against future need; hence, a large amount at hand.
2. plural Supplies, as of ammunition, arms, or clothing; necessary articles, especially of food.
3. A place where commodities are stored; warehouse.
4. U.S. A place where merchandise of any kind is kept for sale; a shop. See synonyms under HEAP, STOCK.
—department store A large retail establishment selling various types of merchandise and service, and organized by departments.
—in store Set apart for the future; forthcoming; impending.
—to set store by To value or esteem; regard. [Aphetic var. of earlier astore <OF estorer erect, equip, store <L instaurare restore, erect]