general store
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of general store
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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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
A video on the company’s website shows schematics of bunkers fitted out as a gym, a restaurant, a general store, a community center and a medical clinic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Born on 27 November 1912 - the seventh of 12 children to Samuel and Frances Drew - he helped run the family's general store.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
A gas station, post office, general store and the Crowbar Café & Saloon anchor the town.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
It was early twilight when he reached the Burdow place, where the wagon that Jethro had seen in front of the general store in Newton now stood in the cluttered barnlot.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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