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drugstore

American  
[druhg-stawr, -stohr] / ˈdrʌgˌstɔr, -ˌstoʊr /
Or drug store

noun

  1. the place of business of a druggist, usually also selling cosmetics, stationery, toothpaste, mouthwash, cigarettes, etc., and sometimes soft drinks and light meals.

drugstore British  
/ ˈdrʌɡˌstɔː /

noun

  1. a shop where medical prescriptions are made up and a wide variety of goods and sometimes light meals are sold

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Etymology

Origin of drugstore

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10; drug 1 + store

Vocabulary lists containing drugstore

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In its consumer beauty segment, which includes drugstore brands like CoverGirl, Sally Hansen and Rimmel, revenue declined 2% in the quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

When that friend went to the drugstore, a pharmacy inspector happened to be there, doing routine rounds.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025

“And I went to the drugstore to get toothpaste and washing powder. It’s all so high.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Read more: Are online pharmacies cheaper than your local drugstore?

From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025

By this time a small crowd had gathered around, and two men in white coats had even come out of the drugstore to watch.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater

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