brick-and-mortar

American  

[brik-uhn-mawr-ter] / ˈbrɪk ənˈmɔr tər /

Also bricks-and-mortar

adjective

1. pertaining to conventional stores, businesses, etc., having physical buildings and facilities, as opposed to internet or remote services.

2. made of bricks and mortar.

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Etymology

Origin of brick-and-mortar

First recorded in 1860–65 brick-and-mortar for def. 2; brick-and-mortar def. 1 in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Barr, who spent more than 25 years at IHG, will be tasked with upgrading CarMax’s customer experience and integrating its online and brick-and-mortar channels.

From Barron's

Bob’s currently operates just over 200 brick-and-mortar stores in 26 states, and the company is aiming to grow its footprint to more than 500 locations over the next decade.

From The Wall Street Journal

Amazon announced Tuesday it would close all of its brick-and-mortar Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores, with plans to convert some locations into Whole Foods.

From Los Angeles Times

Though plans were not yet final, a bankruptcy is expected to affect brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S. and Canada.

From Los Angeles Times

Recall how Amazon upended brick-and-mortar book stores.

From The Wall Street Journal