general store
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of general store
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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She worked at her parents’ general store and for a beautician.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Casey’s began as a general store in Boone, Iowa, in 1968, and has grown to become the third-largest convenience store operator in the U.S.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
Consisting of a couple of weatherboard buildings, a general store, a caravan park and a petrol station grouped around a modest main street, Licola is one of Australia's smallest towns.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
At the time, Lincoln had been a licensed attorney for 1½ years; he still shared cramped bachelor lodgings above a general store.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2025
Walking into a general store, the marshal went over to a large red box and pulled back the lid.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
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