First Known Use: 1797
Dictionary
1cache
noun \ˈkash\
: a group of things that have been hidden in a secret place because they are illegal or have been stolen
: a part of a computer's memory where information is kept so that the computer can find it very quickly
Full Definition of CACHE
1
a : a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements b : a secure place of storage
2
: something hidden or stored in a cache
3
: a computer memory with very short access time used for storage of frequently or recently used instructions or data —called also cache memory
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Origin of CACHE
French, from cacher to press, hide, from Vulgar Latin *coacticare to press together, from Latin coactare to compel, frequentative of cogere to compel — more at cogent
2cache
verb
cachedcach·ing
Definition of CACHE
transitive verb
: to place, hide, or store in a cache
First Known Use of CACHE
1805
CACHE Defined for Kids
1cache
noun \ˈkash\
Definition of CACHE for Kids
1
: a place for hiding, storing, or preserving treasure or supplies <The hole in the wall is my cache.>
2
: something hidden or stored in a cache <a cache of money>
2cache
verb
cachedcach·ing
Definition of CACHE for Kids
: to put or store so as to be safe or hidden : place in a cache <The coins were cached in a teapot.>
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