stash

1 of 2

verb

ˈstash How to pronounce stash (audio)
stashed; stashing; stashes
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transitive verb

: to store in a usually secret place for future use
—often used with away

stash

2 of 2

noun

1
: hiding place : cache
2
: something stored or hidden away
a stash of narcotics

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Examples of stash in a Sentence

Verb The police found where he had stashed the drugs. The gifts were stashed in the closet. He stashed the equipment under the bed. We wondered what they had stashed in their backpacks. Noun keeps a stash of tissues in her desk in case anyone needs one
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Verb
Brock points out, however, that some people tend to stash them in a kitchen cabinet. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026 Other than the trade route, Van Pran-Granger has not practiced the last two days, so perhaps the Bills can stash Van Pran-Granger on IR rather than lose another player at another position. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
Or Lickliter’s private stash of shockingly smooth, shockingly expensive limited-edition Japanese single malts. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The entrepreneur in me got the bright idea to simply give some of my stash to Scott, one of my older brothers, in exchange for him not beating me up. — George Boedecker Jr, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stash

Word History

Etymology

Verb

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb

1797, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1914, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of stash was in 1797

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“Stash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stash. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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stash

1 of 2 verb
ˈstash How to pronounce stash (audio)
: to store in a usually secret place for future use

stash

2 of 2 noun
1
: a hiding place
used the cupboard as a secret stash
2
: something stored or hidden away
had a stash of money in the closet
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