stores (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /stɔːrz/

Definition

Places where goods are kept or sold.

Examples

• The town has several small convenience stores that are open late.

• She works in a clothing store downtown.

• We need to go to the hardware stores to buy some tools.

How to Use stores

stores of (prepositional phrase)

A quantity of something kept for future use. — "The pantry was full of stores of canned goods."

convenience store (collocation)

A small shop selling a range of everyday items. — "I'll just pop into the convenience store for some milk."

department store (collocation)

A large shop selling many kinds of goods, divided into departments. — "She bought a new dress at the large department store on Main Street."

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