stowage

/ˈstoʊɪdʒ/

Other forms: stowages

Definitions of stowage

1. noun

   the act of packing or storing away
   synonyms: stowing

   type of:

   storage

   the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials
2. noun

   a room in which things are stored
   synonyms: storage room, storeroom

   types:

   chandlery

   a storeroom where candles are kept

   lumber room

   a storeroom in a house where odds and ends can be stored (especially furniture)

   buttery, larder, pantry

   a small storeroom for storing foods or wines

   stock room, stockroom

   storeroom for storing goods and supplies used in a business

   strongroom

   a burglarproof and fireproof room in which valuables are kept

   still room, stillroom

   a pantry or storeroom connected with the kitchen (especially in a large house) for preparing tea and beverages and for storing liquors and preserves and tea etc

   bank vault, vault

   a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables

   type of:

   room

   an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
3. noun

   the charge for stowing goods
   type of:

   charge

   the price charged for some article or service