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Synonyms & Similar Words
hoard
store
cache
reserve
stockpile
accumulation
collection
treasure
riches
wealth
savings
fund
repository
depository
vault
arsenal
inventory
supply
depot
magazine
storehouse
warehouse
silo
bunker
stockroom
closet
cupboard
hiding place
secret store
booty
loot
plunder
spoils
Meaning of Stash
The primary meaning of the word "stash" refers to a store of something, especially valuables or supplies, often hidden or secret.
Definitions
- A supply of something, especially food or money, stored away for future use
- A hidden store of valuables, such as money, jewels, or drugs
- To store something, especially in a secret or hidden place
Etymology of Stash
The word "stash" has its roots in the mid-17th century, derived from the French word "cacher," meaning "to hide," and the English word "stash" is likely related to the French "état de cache," meaning "hiding place"
Historically, the term was used in various contexts, including military and naval settings, to refer to hidden stores of supplies or valuables
Example Uses
- The camper had a stash of non-perishable food in case of an emergency
- The company had a stash of cash set aside for unexpected expenses
- The pirate's stash of gold and jewels was hidden away on a remote island
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
expenditure
outlay
spending
waste
squander
dispersion
scattering
disposal
elimination
reduction
decrease
depletion
exhaustion
shortage
scarcity
lack
deficiency
insufficiency
inadequacy
poverty
destitution
bankruptcy