shop
noun
a retail store, especially a small one.
Example Sentences
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Chains like Snog had 10 stores in the capital at its peak and other brands like AngelBerry had shops in Bristol and Brighton.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Its rival Lawson reportedly said it plans to open its first shop in India in 2027 and to expand its business there to around 100 shops by 2030.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Businesses and shops remained closed, with owners moving stock to safer locations ahead of time, fearing looting and vandalism.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
There are many exemptions, including for firms with 15 or fewer clients or those launching proprietary trading shops and not accepting client money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
People were standing over them cooking hot dogs on sticks and what looked like skinned possum or some other source of protein not usually found in butcher shops.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
