dollar store
noun
a retail store that carries a wide variety of inexpensive merchandise, some of it priced at one dollar or less.
dollar stores
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pluralof dollar store.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Lehigh Acres has no downtown or central shopping district, just a smattering of strip malls dominated by dollar stores and mom-and-pop shops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
For a big grocery run to prepare for a barbecue, shopping at more affordable stores like Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Lidl or even dollar stores that sell groceries can yield significant savings.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026
Discount and dollar stores, wholesale clubs, and off-price retailers saw increased foot traffic, with several discounters’ stocks gaining over 48% in 2025.
From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 2025
This is especially true as traditional retailers try to stay afloat amid increased competition from the rise of discount retailers, dollar stores, fast fashion, and online dropshippers.
From Slate ● Mar. 1, 2025
She still shops at the dollar stores in Englewood, her old down-and-out neighborhood.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
