Repository/rɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Beyond Storage The term can imply an organized, accessible collection, not just random storage. The museum served as a repository for ancient artifacts. Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use 'Repository' can be used metaphorically to express a center of a particular quality or type. She's the repository of the family's history.