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
Renowned for its Southern comfort food and down-home appeal, generations of Americans have wandered through the establishment’s general store decor and dined on its Southern comfort food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2025
I stopped by a general store and picked up two sassafras candy sticks for a penny to help me concentrate on Jemma’s second clue.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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