slopshop

American

[slop-shop] / ˈslɒpˌʃɒp /

noun

a store at which cheap, ready-made clothing may be purchased.

Etymology

Origin of slopshop

First recorded in 1715–25; slop ² + shop

Example Sentences

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At the first slopshop I encountered in the suburbs of the town, I got a carpet-bag and a clerical-looking suit.

From A Rogue's Life by Collins, Wilkie

So that as soon as my comrade was decently array'd at the first slopshop we came to, 'twas high time to seek an inn.

From The Splendid Spur by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

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