dollar store
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dollar store
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The move is a big reversal for the dollar store stocks.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The hosts and Nick dive into how the massive dollar store chains are ripping off their already financially stretched customers.
From Slate • Dec. 6, 2025
For example, the authors told participants to imagine that they shopped at a dollar store.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025
Daiso is like a Japanese dollar store, but that is not doing it justice.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025
We drive slowly through a sleepy downtown with a cafe, a clothing store, a dollar store, and a couple boarded-up storefronts.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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