drugstore

Or drug store

[druhg-stawr, -stohr]

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.

drugstore

/ ˈdrʌɡˌstɔː /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of drugstore¹

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

Example Sentences

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If elected, Sliwa said he would hire 7,000 more police officers and do more to end building package theft and drugstore shoplifting.

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