stash
/stæʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /stæʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstash/ (ame, mw)
stash — verb
- stashpresent simple I / you / we / they
- stasheshe / she / it
- stashedpast simple
- stashing-ing form
1. to put a supply of valuable items in a hidden place so that you can use them whe
to put a supply of valuable items in a hidden place so that you can use them when you need them later
Quan stashed a bag of emergency supplies under his bed before the storm season began.
All the cash from the night's sales was stashed in a locked drawer behind the counter.
passive: be stashed + [location]
"Where did you stash the birthday presents?" Dahlia asked, searching the garage.
Yumi has been stashing extra blankets in the hall closet all winter.
Femi stashed some water bottles and granola bars in his backpack for the hike.
- hide
broader — hide can be temporary or permanent; stash always implies saving for future use
- store
does not carry the meaning of secrecy; stash is specifically hidden or safe
- hoard
negative connotation of collecting excessively; stash is neutral and more personal
- cache
slightly more formal or technical, often used for supplies in outdoor or military contexts
文法句型
stash + noun phrase + [in/under/behind/inside] + location
用法筆記
Frequently used with a location phrase introduced by in, under, behind, or inside. The object is typically something collected gradually — money, supplies, or sentimental items — rather than a single everyday object left out in the open.
常見錯誤
stash — noun
- stashsingular
- stashesplural
1. a quantity of something valuable, useful, or enjoyable that someone has collecte
a quantity of something valuable, useful, or enjoyable that someone has collected and kept in a hidden or private place for later use
The police found a stash of stolen jewellery in the back of the suspect's van.
collocation: a stash of [stolen goods]
Hiro kept a stash of chocolate bars in his desk for when he wanted a treat.
a stash of [food/treats] for a specific purpose
Astrid discovered an old stash of love letters while cleaning out her grandfather's attic.
Nila's stash of art supplies took up an entire shelf in her studio.
The hikers found a stash of firewood left by the previous campers.
- cache
more neutral and sometimes technical; cache is often used for weapons, supplies, or food stores
- hoard
negative tone — suggests greedy or excessive collecting beyond what is reasonable
- supply
does not carry the meaning of secrecy or hiding; a supply can be openly stored
- stockpile
implies a large quantity accumulated over time, often for emergencies
文法句型
a stash of + [noun]
用法筆記
Typically modified by a noun specifying the type of item (e.g. 'a stash of cash', 'a stash of snacks'). Also common in possessive constructions ('his secret stash', 'her emergency stash').