convenience store

American  

noun

1. a retail store that carries a limited selection of basic items, as packaged foods and drugstore items, and is open long hours for the convenience of shoppers.

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convenience store British  

noun

1. a shop that has long opening hours, caters to local tastes, and is conveniently situated

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Etymology

Origin of convenience store

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

During the race, he expressed his love of bodega cats, who hang out in New York City convenience stores keeping unwanted pests away.

From The Wall Street Journal

On TikTok and Instagram, travelers offer tips, such as bringing a plastic bag to carry trash or heading to convenience stores or big train stations, which normally have bins.

From The Wall Street Journal

The men were standing in front of a shoe store, a liquor store, and a convenience store.

From Literature

Amazon has closed dozens of branded stores and more than half of its Amazon Go convenience stores.

From The Wall Street Journal

A barrier was briefly erected outside a convenience store in 2024 to stop people from standing in the road to photograph a view of the snow-capped volcano that had gone viral.

From Barron's