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单词 self-storage
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self-storagen.

Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈstɔːrɪdʒ/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈstɔrɪdʒ/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, storage n.
Etymology: < self- prefix + storage n.
1. The action of storing oneself (with knowledge, learning, etc.). Obsolete. rare.
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1876 Academy 25 Nov. 515/2 A tenacious purpose and strong principle of self-storage amid his European opportunities left scant space for unavailing regrets.
1895 Dundee Courier & Argus 27 Feb. 4/3 The Rev. Mr. Ingles..He [sc. the minister] had been offered a much quieter sphere in Fifeshire; one where..he could have given more heed to self-storage.
2. North American. The incorporation of a storage facility or capacity into an appliance, piece of furniture, etc.; the facility or capacity created in this way.In quot. 1889 attributive in the name of a commercial company.
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1889 Electr. Rev. 23 Feb. 3/4 Camden, N. J.—The Self-Storage Electric Light and Power Company; authorized capital of $500,000, of which $1,000 is paid in.
1921 Chicago Sunday Tribune 14 Aug. i. 15 (advt.) Through the principle of self-storage and constant circulation the Royal Automatic maintains an ever-present, abundant supply of piping hot water.
1958 Los Angeles Times 9 Mar. (West Side section) 6/2 Concealed snack tables are an exciting contemporary development combining modern self-storage devices..with the ageless charm of rare French walnut veneer.
2002 M. J. Crosbie Home Rehab Handbk. iv. 230 Operable [storm window] units available in double- and triple-track configurations provide for air circulation and self-storage of a screen.
3. Originally U.S. The business or practice of renting space (typically a container or unit of space within a large warehouse) in order to store one's property or possessions; the rental of such space to store one's property. Frequently (and in earliest use) attributive.
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1969 Kerrville (Texas) Daily Times 30 Nov. 8 b/3 (advt.) Semi-retired couple to manage Self Storage Unit.
1981 Los Angeles Times 9 May (Orange County ed.) i. 22/3 The raid also led to a self-storage unit in San Juan Capistrano, but agents reported finding only furniture stored there.
1989 Toronto Star (Nexis) 12 Dec. a4 What's happening with self-storage? ‘An explosion. Ten years ago, there was one mini-storage facility in Metro. Today there are 36.’
1997 Sunday Times 26 Oct. (Business section) 4/1 Companies providing self-storage space is big business in America but the concept is in its infancy in Britain.
2003 Observer 26 Jan. (Cash section) 20/5 So-called ‘house doctors’ advocate self-storage to declutter a home prior to sale.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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