cache (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kæʃ/

Definition

A hidden storage space used for concealing or preserving something, especially weapons or supplies.

Examples

• The hikers found a hidden cache of food and water left by a previous expedition.

• During the war, soldiers often buried weapons in a secret cache for later use.

• The spy had a cache of forged documents hidden in his apartment.

How to Use cache

clear cache (collocation)

To remove temporary stored data from a cache. — "I need to clear my browser cache to fix the website."

CPU cache (collocation)

The high-speed memory located on or near the CPU. — "The new processor features a larger L3 CPU cache."

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