hypermarket (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪ.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/
Definition
A very large retail facility that integrates a supermarket and a department store under one roof, typically located in suburban areas with extensive parking.
Examples
The new hypermarket on the edge of town is so large that it has its own pharmacy, garden center, and automotive repair shop.
Families often spend their entire Saturday morning navigating the aisles of the local hypermarket to stock up on bulk supplies.
Smaller local grocers have struggled to compete since the massive hypermarket opened just five miles away.
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