home center
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of home center
An Americanism dating back to 1965–70
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But, as with all plumbing repairs, do it when a nearby hardware store or home center is open, just in case you need a replacement part.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 4, 2022
The family befriended Benny Medina, now a well-known talent manager, who was living at St. Elmo Village, a Los Angeles community home center, and invited him to live with them in Beverly Hills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2022
I converted one at my home center just practicing, but it obviously didn’t have near the excitement of this one.
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2021
Its chemical makeup is not too different from the common glue or caulk sold at a paint store or home center.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 25, 2021
Another phase of the believer's position is revealed in the fact that he is said to be a citizen of heaven; his home center or citizenship having been moved there from the earth.
From Satan by Lewis Sperry Chafer
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