stash Meaning & Definition
What Does Stash Mean?
Stash is a verb that means to store in a usually secret place for future use. As a noun, it means hiding place.
Word Facts for Stash
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈstash/ |
| Synonyms | cache, squirrel away and lay away |
| Antonyms | cast, discard and ditch |
| Plural | stashes |
| Verb forms | stashes, stashing, stashed |
| First known use | 1914 |
Stash Definition (Verb)
- to store in a usually secret place for future use
Stash as a Noun
- hiding place : cache
- something stored or hidden away
a stash of narcotics
Synonyms of Stash
Antonyms of Stash
Stash in a Sentence
They had quite a stash of food saved up for emergencies.
The dealers managed to store the dope in the stash just in time to avoid being caught by the police.
We've now ordered stash for everyone who said they wanted some.
He stashed his liquor in the cabinet under the bar.
a stash of narcotics
keeps a stash of tissues in her desk in case anyone needs one
stashed the extra antifreeze in the trunk of the car
Word Forms & Grammar
stashed
stash·ing
stash·es
stash
stashes
stashing
stash (countable and uncountable, plural stashes)
stash (third-person singular simple present stashes, present participle stashing, simple past and past participle stashed)
stash (plural stashes)
Words That Rhyme With Stash
Origin of Stash
Origin 1: origin unknown
Origin 2: Unknown. Perhaps a blend of stick + cache or stow + cache.
Origin 3: Apheretic clipping of mustache.
First Known Use
1797
circa 1914
Stash: Your Questions Answered
Is stash a verb or a noun?
Stash is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for stash?
Words with a similar meaning to stash include cache, squirrel away and lay away. See the full list of stash synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of stash?
The opposite of stash can be expressed with words like cast, discard, ditch and dump.
What is the plural of stash?
The plural of stash is stashes.
What is the past tense of stash?
The past tense of stash is stashed. The present participle is stashing.