stashed; stashing; stashes
: to store in a usually secret place for future use
—often used with away
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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Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2025
Or, consider an option like a storage bench, which can stash outdoor decor and garden supplies while offering extra seating for entertaining.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Decoupage Decor Keep a stash of gift wrap scraps to decoupage everything from shells and trinket boxes to frames and Christmas ornaments.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The space-saving benefits of over-the-door organization are well trodden, from hanging towels in a bathroom to stashing raincoats in an entryway.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2025
Or, consider an option like a storage bench, which can stash outdoor decor and garden supplies while offering extra seating for entertaining.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Noun
There’s also an interior stash pocket for the removable, cinchable hood.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Decoupage Decor Keep a stash of gift wrap scraps to decoupage everything from shells and trinket boxes to frames and Christmas ornaments.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stash
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“Stash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stash. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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stash
1 of 2 verb
: to store in a usually secret place for future use
stash
2 of 2 noun1
: 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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