depot

Meanings

• noun

  A facility or establishment where vehicles, supplies, or personnel are stored, maintained, or dispatched.

  - "The train depot is where passengers buy tickets and board trains."
  - "The army depot stores military equipment and vehicles."
  - "The post office depot sorts and distributes mail."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdiːpoʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with depot
pot , not , spotted , rot

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Variants

List of all variants of depot that leads to same result
depot , depots , fat depot , fat depots

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From French dépot, from déposer 'to put down'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The world's largest train depot is located in Chicago, Illinois, and covers over 100 acres.

2. The term 'depot' is also used in the medical field to refer to a small hospital or clinic.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Transportation hub: A transportation hub is a place where multiple modes of transportation meet, such as bus, train, and airline terminals.

2. Logistics center: A logistics center is a facility used for the efficient management and distribution of goods and resources.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Depots have been an essential part of transportation and logistics since the early days of railroads and shipping. They serve as hubs for the distribution and storage of goods and resources.

How to Memorize "depot"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large building with vehicles coming and going, and people working inside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'depot' with the image of a train station or a warehouse.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'depot' as a place where things are 'put down' and 'taken out'.

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