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.

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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

Example Sentences

However, the owner of the drugstore chain and insurance giant Aetna continues to be dogged by concerns about federal rates for Medicare insurers.

From Barron's

We needed to raise money to get medicine from a proper drugstore in town, or even to try to take Ma to hospital if she didn’t get better.

From Literature

They also weren’t allowed in the drugstore or the movie theater or the A&P or the Tasti-Lunch Diner.

From Literature

Perhaps my favorite one in the whole collection was a Santa I purchased from a local drugstore about 15 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• boutique
• chain store
• convenience store
• deli
• department store
• discount store
• emporium
• grocery store
• market
• outlet
• shop
• shopping center
• showroom
• supermarket