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

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven slashed about 880 corporate jobs in the United States, a company spokesperson said on Thursday, as it finalises its organization structure.

From Reuters • Jul. 22, 2022

Convenience store chain McColl's has collapsed into administration, putting 16,000 jobs at risk.

From BBC • May 6, 2022

Convenience store lobbyists are pushing to adopt daylight saving as the permanent fix, under the belief that longer amounts of evening sunshine will lead to more customers out shopping.

From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2022

A Bitcoin Cash sticker remains on the door to the Campus Convenience store.

From The Verge • Aug. 2, 2021

Convenience store prices points can also be a draw for people who may have less money to spend.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2017