Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

depot

noun
/ˈdɛpoʊ/
Definition
A place where goods are stored or where vehicles are kept when not in use.
Examples
  • The bus depot was crowded with travelers waiting for their rides.
  • The company built a new warehouse depot to handle shipments more efficiently.
  • He dropped off the packages at the local distribution depot.
Meaning
A depot can refer to a storage facility for various goods or a transportation hub for vehicles like buses and trains.
Synonyms
  • facility
  • warehouse
  • storage
  • terminal
  • station