general store
Americannoun
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general stores
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
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., with more than 2,900 stores.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 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
A gas station, post office, general store and the Crowbar Café & Saloon anchor the town.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026
Sometimes the park has a general store for supplies, but if not the supermarkets which dot the countryside are available.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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