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depot

Pronunciation: [ˈdɛpoʊ]

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Learn how to use depot in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “transportation”

(noun) a building where vehicles are kept and maintained, like buses or trains. Think of it as a garage where big vehicles go when they are not in use.

Example

The city's bus depot is always busy in the mornings.

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There isn't a depot nearby, so we have to find another way to get to the station.

Example

Where is the nearest train depot in our area?

Context: “storage”

(noun) a place where supplies or items are stored. This can be a warehouse where goods are kept before they are sold.

Example

The depot stored a lot of winter clothes for distribution to families in need.

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The depot is empty because the supplies were sent out last week.

Example

What kind of items can we find at the supply depot?

Context: “military”

(noun) a location for storing military equipment and supplies. It's like a big storage space for army things.

Example

The army depot had everything they needed for their next mission.

Example

Unfortunately, the military depot ran out of essential supplies during the exercise.

Example

What vehicles are kept at the military depot?

How to pronounce depot

Pronunciation: [ˈdɛpoʊ]

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