cache

/kæɪʃ/noun

A quick-access temporary store that keeps recently or often-used data so it does not have to be fetched again from a slower source.

Example sentences

“Clearing the browser's cache fixed the problem with the outdated page.”
“The app stores images in its cache so they load faster next time.”

Pronounced exactly like "cash". Saying "cash-AY" confuses it with "cachet", a different word meaning prestige.

Often confused with cache

cache vs cash: cash (noun): Physical money, meaning coins and paper bills, rather than cards, checks, or digital payments.
cache vs cachet

Related words

hoardA stash of money or goods kept hidden away.cookieA small, flat, sweet baked treat that may be crunchy or soft.bufferingThe act of using a buffer, such as temporarily storing data before it is played or processed.bookmarkA saved link in a web browser that lets you quickly return to a page.latencyThe delay between starting something and the moment it actually happens.hyperlinkA piece of text or an image on a screen that you can click to open another page or start an action.