store

[stawr]

noun

1. an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.

2. a grocery.

   We need bread and milk from the store.

3. a stall, room, floor, or building housing or suitable for housing a retail business.

4. a supply or stock of something, especially one for future use.

5. stores, supplies of food, clothing, or other requisites, as for a household, inn, or naval or military forces.

6. Chiefly British.,  a storehouse or warehouse.

7. quantity, especially great quantity; abundance, or plenty.

   a rich store of grain.

verb (used with object)

stored, storing 

1. to supply or stock with something, as for future use.

2. to accumulate or put away, for future use (usually followed by up oraway ).

   Synonyms: stockpile, hoard, husband, save, amass

3. to deposit in a storehouse, warehouse, or other place for keeping.

4. Computers.,  to put or retain (data) in a memory unit.

verb (used without object)

stored, storing 

1. to take in or hold supplies, goods, or articles, as for future use.

2. to remain fresh and usable for considerable time on being stored.

   Flour stores well.

adjective

1. bought from a store; commercial.

   a loaf of store bread.

store

/ stɔː /

verb

1. (tr) to keep, set aside, or accumulate for future use

2. (tr) to place in a warehouse, depository, etc, for safekeeping

3. (tr) to supply, provide, or stock

4. (intr) to be put into storage

5. computing to enter or retain (information) in a storage device

noun

1. 1. an establishment for the retail sale of goods and services

   2. ( in combination )

      storefront

2. 1. a large supply or stock kept for future use

   2. ( as modifier )

      store ship

3. short for department store

4. 1. a storage place such as a warehouse or depository

   2. ( in combination )

      storeman

5. the state of being stored (esp in the phrase in store )

6. a large amount or quantity

7. computing another name for memory

8. Also called: store pig. a pig that has not yet been weaned and weighs less than 40 kg

9. 1. an animal bought lean to be fattened up for market

   2. ( as modifier )

      store cattle

10. forthcoming or imminent

11. to value or reckon as important

Other Word Forms

• storer noun
• overstore verb
• substore noun
• well-stored adjective
• storable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of store¹

First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English verb storen, shortening of astoren, from Old French estorer, from Latin instaurāre “to repeat, start over, set up,” equivalent to in- intensive prefix + combining form staur- (akin to Greek staurós “pole, cross” and Old Norse staurr “pole”) + -āre infinitive suffix; noun derived from the verb; in- ², steer ¹, restore

Word History and Origins

Origin of store¹

C13: from Old French estor, from estorer to restore, from Latin instaurāre to refresh; related to Greek stauros stake

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. in store,

   1. in readiness or reserve.

   2. about to happen; imminent.

      There is a great deal of trouble in store for them if they persist in their ways.

2. set / lay store by, to have high regard for; value; esteem.

   She sets great store by good character.

see in store; mind the store; set store by; variety store.

Example Sentences

MLB emergency medical procedures now require that naloxone be stored in clubhouses, weight rooms, dugouts and umpire dressing rooms at all ballparks.

From Los Angeles Times

This could include asking pupils to hand devices in upon arrival, storing phones securely, asking they be kept out of sight or unused, or banning them entirely.

From BBC

The plaza hosts clothing stores and beauty salons, catering for weddings and other special occasions.

From BBC

Christina Spence is waiting with hundreds of other people who want to be the first shoppers at Korean cosmetics retailer Skin Cupid's first store.

From BBC

The Harrods Group also operates smaller stores at London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports, as well as a small chain of beauty stores.

From BBC

Related Words

• boutique 
• chain store 
• convenience store 
• deli 
• department store 
• discount store 
• drugstore 
• emporium 
• grocery store www.thesaurus.com
• market 
• outlet 
• shop 
• shopping center 
• showroom 
• supermarket