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minimart

American  
[min-ee-mahrt] / ˈmɪn iˌmɑrt /

noun

  1. a minimarket.


Etymology

Origin of minimart

mini- + mart 1

Example Sentences

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The teriyaki joint thrived, but Kim kept an eye on the minimart a few doors away, also run by someone who was Korean American.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2022

Its natural glories now artificial and garish; its mysteries now a minimart.

From Washington Post • Apr. 24, 2022

The detention center zone has its own headquarters, motor pool, mental health services, minimart, and public affairs team, which recently referred to the troops assigned there as “warfighters.”

From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2019

These days they’re even on GrubHub, but you can still grab a parking spot at the 76 station and walk into the graffiti art–covered minimart to place your order and eat at the counter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2016

Joey went inside the minimart, and I went around back and peed in the bushes.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith