country store

coun·try store

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuhn-tree stawr, stohr]
- /ˈkʌn tri stɔr, stoʊr/
- /ˈkʌntri stɔː(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhn-tree stawr, stohr]
- /ˈkʌn tri stɔr, stoʊr/

Definitions of country store words

noun country store a general store, especially in a rural or resort area. 1
noun country store (US, historical) A general store in a rural setting, often associated with the time of cowboys. 0

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Origin of country store

First appearance:

before 1735

One of the 48% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1735-45

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Parts of speech for Country store

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

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determiner

exclamation

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country store popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

country store usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for country store

noun country store

trading post — a store established in an unsettled or thinly settled region by a trader or trading company to obtain furs and local products in exchange for supplies, clothing, other goods, or for cash.
corner — A corner is a point or an area where two or more edges, sides, or surfaces of something join.
convenience store — A convenience store is a shop which sells mainly food and which is usually open until late at night.
bodega — a shop selling wine and sometimes groceries, esp in a Spanish-speaking country

All 5 Synonyms of country store

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