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dollar store

American

[dol-er stawr] / ˈdɒl ər ˌstɔr /

noun

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

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

On the way, I stop by the dollar store and get myself a gold notebook like Daddy’s and a new pack of pens.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

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