company store
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of company store
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Miners were paid in scrip, the company’s version of money that could only be used at the company store or in the businesses nearby that honored it.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2025
It said the county’s contract with Fulgent prohibits the disclosure of data collected without the county’s written permission and requires that the company store and process data in the continental United States.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2022
She also suggested one step that might provide additional information: If you bought the earlier paint from a company store, you might be able to get a representative to visit your house and offer advice.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2021
Ikea HQ is exactly what you might expect: a company store modified to function as the main office for 5,400 employees.
From The Verge ● Dec. 18, 2019
Between her limited budget and the scant selection of foods available at the company store, it was hard to put a decent meal on the table every night.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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