Meaning of the word godown in English

What does godown mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

godown

US /ˈɡoʊ.daʊn/
UK /ˈɡəʊ.daʊn/

Noun

a warehouse or storehouse, especially in India and East Asia

Example:
The goods were stored in the godown before shipment.
He owns several godowns for his import-export business.