CEFR B2

hypermarket

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: superstore, megastore, big-box store