# rowstore

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɹoʊˌstɔ(ɹ)/

## Definitions
1. A database storage method that organizes data by rows, storing all fields of a record together. This design is best for transactional workloads where entire records are frequently accessed or modified.

## Etymology
From row + store.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/rowstore