brick-and-mortar

Also bricks-and-mor·tar

[brik-uhn-mawr-ter]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of brick-and-mortar¹

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

Example Sentences

The increase was driven by growth in both digital and brick-and-mortar stores, the company said.

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“Starting with a limited-edition products collab and further leveraging their brick-and-mortar presence for some bespoke experiential pop-up moments—like a make-your-own-candle station—would further complement the momentum the company is looking to achieve,” she said.

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The American Gaming Association, a lobbying organization that represents brick-and-mortar casinos, sportsbooks and other entities in the traditional gambling industry, surveyed 2,025 registered voters in the U.S. to get their opinions on sports betting and sports-related prediction markets.

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Authentic Kratom began as an e-commerce business based in Canoga Park, and has since grown into three brick-and-mortar locations in Canoga Park, Woodland Hills and Hollywood.

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The apparel is available online and in 18 brick-and-mortar stores in states including New York, California and Texas.

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