package store

American  

noun

1. a store selling sealed bottles or other containers of alcoholic beverages that may only be consumed off the premises.

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package store British  

noun

1. Brit equivalent: off-licence.  Canadian name (also sometimes used in the US): liquor store.  a store where alcoholic drinks are sold for consumption elsewhere

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Etymology

Origin of package store

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

“Don’t forget to stop at the package store,” said Henry coldly.

From Literature

McClenney, who also owns a package store off Eastern Boulevard, applied for emergency funds through his credit union, though so far to no avail.

From Washington Times

Pope and a codefendant were accused of killing Selma package store employee Orlando Robinson in January 2014, news outlets reported.

From Washington Times

Barrera is the manager of a package store called Chapines Express, which helps send client packages to Guatemala at a cheap price — but he noticed fewer customers Sunday, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

When an old package store on Midland Street came up for sale, Rollan snapped it up.

From Washington Times