stores
Britishplural noun
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a supply or stock of something, esp essentials, for a specific purpose
the ship's stores
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munitions slung externally on a military aircraft airframe
Example Sentences
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The opening of Anta's first US outlet came after years of selling in the country through department stores.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
There are multiple sequences of Jackson with kids, visiting children’s hospitals and frequenting toy stores to sign autographs until his hands are sore.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
“It was a place where you could go and look at innovative things, you could try them out — and honestly, the stores don’t feel that way anymore,” Saunders said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
“We are actively reshaping our stores to make room for what’s next.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
The crocodile might be out after dark, but it wouldn’t be interested in her food stores.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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