Definitions

depot

[dee-poh, dep-oh] / ˈdi poʊ, ˈdɛp oʊ /

NOUN

storage place; station

Synonyms

STRONGEST

armory garage store storehouse terminal yard

STRONG

annex base depository destination haven junction loft lot magazine office repository storeroom terminus warehouse

WEAK

halting-place stopping place waiting room

Example Sentences

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Armed police guard the gate to the bus depot where Toño works.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The mayor said Friday that she planned to seize the 10-acre parcel of land housing the fuel depot through eminent-domain proceedings, escalating a conflict that has drawn in some of Miami’s most powerful economic players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Ukraine said it had hit a fuel depot.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Under the deal, HRP planned to remove the fuel depot and, starting in 2027, build two luxury condo towers with penthouse units priced as high as $100 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Papa came home to get the Cadillac and drive it to the depot.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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