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self-storage, n.
Brit. |ˌsɛlfˈstɔːrɪdʒ|, U.S. |ˈˌsɛlfˈˌstɔrɪdʒ|
[‹ self- prefix + storage n.]
1. N. Amer. The incorporation of a storage facility or capacity into an appliance, piece of furniture, etc.; the facility or capacity so created.
1921Chicago 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. 1958Los Angeles Times 9 Mar. (West Side section) 6/2 Concealed snack tables are an exciting contemporary development combining modern self-storage devices and plastics with the ageless charm of rare French walnut veneer. 2002M. 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.
2. orig. U.S. The business or practice of renting out storage space (typically in one unit of many within a large building or warehouse); the rental of such space to store one's property. Freq. attrib.
1971Greater Dallas (Texas) Yellow Pages Oct. 1180/3 Colonial Self Storage of Arlington. 1981Los Angeles Times (Orange County ed.) 9 May i. 22/3 The raid also led to a self-storage unit in San Juan Capistrano, but agents reported finding only furniture stored there. 1989Toronto 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.’ 1997Sunday 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. 2003Observer 26 Jan. (Cash section) 20/5 So-called ‘house doctors’ advocate self-storage to declutter a home prior to sale. |