Definition

A person who is responsible for managing or working in a storage facility where goods are kept.

Example

The warehouseman organized the inventory to ensure everything was in its proper place.

Conversation

I just got a job as a warehouseman at the local distribution center.

That sounds awesome! What will you be doing there?

I'll be managing inventory and making sure everything is organized.

Nice! It sounds like a great opportunity to learn new skills.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Warehouseman → It is formed from "warehouse" (from Middle English *warehous*, meaning a place for storing goods) and "-man" (meaning a person who). A warehouseman is a person who works in or manages a warehouse.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'warehouse' as a place where goods are stored, and '-man' indicates a person. So, a warehouseman is simply a person who works in a place where items are kept.

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