garage

1 of 2

noun

ga·​rage gə-ˈräzh  -ˈräj 

 Canadian also  -ˈrazh,

-ˈraj;

 British usually  ˈga-(ˌ)räzh,

-(ˌ)räj,

-rij

1

: a shelter or repair shop for automotive vehicles

2

: a cabinet with a vertical rolling door that is used for storing a small kitchen appliance

garage

2 of 2

verb

garaged; garaging

transitive verb

: to keep or put in a garage

Examples of garage in a Sentence

Noun

a house with a two-car garage

My car was making a strange noise, so I brought it to the garage.

Verb

He garaged the car for the winter.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Paddock Club: Wynn Grid Club Right above the garages, overlooking the start/finish line and turns 1 and 2, Wynn Grid Club gives a panoramic look at the race on its private terrace. —Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024

In addition, the home provides a two-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes. —Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024

Verb

The ripple effect of taking the computer out of Silicon Valley garages and putting it into the living rooms of homes across the globe was instantly impactful. —Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024

The hospitality garages rise to a new echelon within the exclusive enclave of clubs and suites, offering every VIP experience in one ticket. —Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

borrowed from French, "docking (of a boat), place to store vehicles," from garer "to dock, moor" (going back to Middle French guerrer, garrer "to moor (a boat), shelter (merchandise)," going back to Old French (Brittany) varer "to protect oneself against," probably borrowed from Old Norse vara "to warn," varask "to be on one's guard") + -age -age — more at ware entry 3

Verb

derivative of garage entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1905, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing garage

• garage band
• garage door
• garage sale
• parking garage

Kids Definition

garage

1 of 2 noun

ga·​rage gə-ˈräzh  -ˈräj 

: a shelter or repair shop for automotive vehicles

garage

2 of 2 verb

garaged; garaging

: to keep or put in a garage