brick-and-mortar
Americanadjective
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pertaining to conventional stores, businesses, etc., having physical buildings and facilities, as opposed to internet or remote services.
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made of bricks and mortar.
Etymology
Origin of brick-and-mortar
First recorded in 1860–65 brick-and-mortar for def. 2; brick-and-mortar def. 1 in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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Just don’t expect a standard brick-and-mortar location, at least not any time soon.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2017
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