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

Macy’s isn’t the only retailer shedding brick-and-mortar locations.

From Los Angeles Times

At brick-and-mortar food retail locations, the non-negotiable ingredient and labor costs can be high.

From Los Angeles Times

But brick-and-mortar locations are much more risky, with more unpredictability.

From Los Angeles Times

The two shops are the latest casualties of a tough trading environment which has seen high street sales fall as shoppers move online, ditching old favourites facing the high cost of maintaining brick-and-mortar stores.

From BBC

Local businesses with less than 100 employees can apply to be featured and accept the digital gift cards if they have a brick-and-mortar store located within fire-impacted areas in Altadena, Pacific Palisades, Topanga, north Pasadena, Malibu and west Santa Monica.

From Los Angeles Times