Stash — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈstash/

Meaning & Definition of Stash

Stash (verb)

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

Stash (noun)

  1. hiding place, cache
  2. something stored or hidden away

Stash (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a supply stored up and often hidden away

    "keeps a stash of tissues in her desk in case anyone needs one"

    similar: cache, hoard, stockpile, store
    related: coffers, deposit, funds, nest egg, savings, sinking fund, treasure, inventory, pool, reserve, reservoir, stock, provisions, resources, accumulation, assemblage, collection, gathering, harvest, repertory

Stash (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place

    "stashed the extra antifreeze in the trunk of the car"

    similar: cache, hoard, lay away, lay by, lay in, lay up, put by, salt away, squirrel (away), stockpile, store, stow, treasure, set aside
    related: accumulate, acquire, amass, assemble, collect, concentrate, garner, gather, pick up, round up, scrape (together), heap, pile, stack, conserve, husband, preserve, bank, coffer, deposit, hold, keep, reserve, retain, save, set by, stock, withhold, bury, conceal, ensconce, secrete
    near: cast, discard, ditch, dump, fling (off or away), jettison, throw away, throw out, unload, consume, squander, use up, waste, hand out, hand over, relinquish, surrender, blow, dissipate, fritter (away), lavish, misspend, run through, spend, deplete, exhaust, expend, impoverish, dispel, disperse, scatter

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stash

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stash:

cache, hoard, stockpile, store, lay away, lay by, lay in, lay up, put by, salt away, squirrel (away), stow, treasure, set aside

Related Words for Stash

coffers, deposit, funds, nest egg, savings, sinking fund, inventory, pool, reserve, reservoir, stock, provisions, resources, accumulation, assemblage, collection, gathering, harvest, repertory, accumulate, acquire, amass, assemble, collect, concentrate, garner, gather, pick up, round up, scrape (together)

Near Antonyms of Stash

cast, discard, ditch, dump, fling (off or away), jettison, throw away, throw out, unload, consume, squander, use up, waste, hand out, hand over, relinquish, surrender, blow, dissipate, fritter (away), lavish, misspend, run through, spend, deplete, exhaust, expend, impoverish, dispel, disperse

Word Forms of Stash

Inflections: stashed, stashing, stashes

Origin & Etymology of Stash

origin unknown

First known use: 1797

Frequently Asked Questions about Stash

What does "Stash" mean?

"Stash" means to store in a usually secret place for future use —often used with away. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to store in a usually secret place for future use —often used with away. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Stash"?

Other words for "Stash" include cache, hoard, stockpile, store, lay away, lay by, lay in and lay up. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stash" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stash"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stash". Common alternatives include cache, hoard, stockpile, store, lay away, lay by, lay in, lay up, put by and salt away.

How do you use "Stash" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stash" in a sentence: "keeps a stash of tissues in her desk in case anyone needs one"; "stashed the extra antifreeze in the trunk of the car".

Is "Stash" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stash" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Stash"?

"Stash" is pronounced /ˈstash/.

What is the origin of the word "Stash"?

"Stash" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1797.

What is another word for "Stash" meaning "a supply stored up and often hidden away"?

When "Stash" (noun) means a supply stored up and often hidden away, synonyms include cache, hoard, stockpile and store.