drugstore
noun
the place of business of a druggist, usually also selling cosmetics, stationery, toothpaste, mouthwash, cigarettes, etc., and sometimes soft drinks and light meals.
drugstores
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pluralof drugstore.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“They still have that bit of allure of discovery and sense of adventure, which is hard to find in this digital age when everything is available online,” she said of drugstores abroad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
There are its namesake drugstores, but also pharmacy-benefits manager Caremark, insurer Aetna, primary-care center Oak Street Health, and in-home services provider Signify Health.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
The concept of prescription vending machines isn’t novel; consumer-facing automated pharmacy kiosks date back to the mid-2000s, when San Diego-based automated-pharmacy company Asteres began introducing its ScriptCenter machines in drugstores and grocery stores.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2025
A significant portion of purchases at drugstores are spontaneous, Tanquilut said, as customers roam around waiting for their prescription.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2024
Tía Mari says that the drugstores are all out.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
