drugstore

American  

[druhg-stawr, -stohr] / ˈdrʌgˌstɔr, -ˌstoʊr /

Or drug store

noun

1. the place of business of a druggist, usually also selling cosmetics, stationery, toothpaste, mouthwash, cigarettes, etc., and sometimes soft drinks and light meals.

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drugstore British  

/ ˈdrʌɡˌstɔː /

noun

1. a shop where medical prescriptions are made up and a wide variety of goods and sometimes light meals are sold

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Etymology

Origin of drugstore

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10; drug ¹ + store

Example Sentences

Over coffee at Cromwell’s Drugstore, the yet-to-be-discovered actors would discuss the mumbling, moving technique of another young actor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Drugstore chains CVS Health and Walgreens Boots Alliance said on Wednesday that updated COVID-19 vaccines would be available at their stores as soon as this week.

From Reuters • Sep. 13, 2023

Drugstore chain CVS began putting units in police departments in 2014 and adding them to its more than 9,000 retail locations in 2017; so far, it has deployed more than 4,000 of the bins.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2022

Drugstore chains CVS Health and Walgreens could bring in more than $800 million each in revenue, according to Jeff Jonas, a portfolio manager with Gabelli Funds.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2021

I’M standing in Brent’s Drugstore picking out Mother’s Lustre Cream and a Vinolia soap bar, while Mr. Roberts works on her prescription.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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