department store
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of department store
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Dozens more who worked at his luxury department store have filed for compensation under a redress scheme set up after a 2024 BBC documentary revealed the scale of his alleged offences.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
One proposed explanation pointed to large industrial fans operating inside a department store warehouse.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
In November, Shein sought to deepen its presence in France beyond online sales by opening its first permanent store inside the BHV Marais department store in the heart of Paris.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
The actor and comedian, who played the department store manager fed up with the holiday antics of Will Ferrell’s Buddy in “Elf,” was arrested Tuesday night in Florida’s Hillsborough County on two contempt-of-court charges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Anna May was probably no stranger to department store fashion parades, but I was surprised to see her here today of all days.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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