storage

/ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/noun

The amount of space a device or online service has for keeping files, photos, and other data.

Example sentences

“My phone is almost out of storage because of all my videos.”
“The basic plan gives you fifty gigabytes of cloud storage.”
“Delete old apps to free up storage on your laptop.”

Common phrases: 'cloud storage', 'free up storage', and 'run out of storage'. For boxes and furniture, it means space to keep things, as in 'in storage'.

technology

Synonyms for storage

space
capacity

Often confused with storage

storage vs memory

Related words

backupA spare copy of data kept separately from the original so it can be restored if the original is lost or damaged.updateA new version of software or an app that fixes problems or adds new features.routerA device that directs data traffic between computer networks, deciding where each packet of information should go.browserA program or tool that lets a person look through and explore information.headphonesA pair of small speakers worn over or inside the ears so that only the wearer hears the sound.gadgetA small tool or device, often clever or unusual, especially one whose exact name you can't remember.