dollar store

American  

[dol-er stawr] / ˈdɒl ər ˌstɔr /

noun

1. a retail store that carries a wide variety of inexpensive merchandise, some of it priced at one dollar or less.

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Etymology

Origin of dollar store

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

“What’d you do, run to the Dollar Store for a replacement?”

From Literature

He’s called me a variety of things in the past: Thrift Shop, Dollar Store, Walmart, Mr. Green Shoes, and his favorite—Shoestain.

From Literature

The hosts and Nick dive into how the massive dollar store chains are ripping off their already financially stretched customers.

From Slate

Indeed, much of the company’s growth this quarter came from higher-income households who have traded down to the dollar store channel as they, too, search for value.

From Barron's

Almost always, our storylines lead to a climactic battle fought with plastic lightsabers from the dollar store.

From Literature