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- [druhg-stawr, -stohr]
- /ˈdrʌgˌstɔr, -ˌstoʊr/
- /ˈdrʌɡstɔː(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [druhg-stawr, -stohr]
- /ˈdrʌgˌstɔr, -ˌstoʊr/
Definitions of drugstore word
- noun drugstore the place of business of a druggist, usually also selling cosmetics, stationery, toothpaste, mouthwash, cigarettes, etc., and sometimes soft drinks and light meals. 1
- noun drugstore A pharmacy that also sells toiletries and other articles. 1
- noun drugstore chemist's and general shop 1
- countable noun drugstore In the United States, a drugstore is a shop where drugs and medicines are sold or given out, and where you can buy cosmetics, some household goods, and also drinks and snacks. 0
- noun drugstore a shop where medical prescriptions are made up and a wide variety of goods and sometimes light meals are sold 0
- noun drugstore a store where medical prescriptions are filled and drugs and medical supplies are sold: most drugstores now also sell a wide variety of merchandise 0
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Origin of drugstore
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1800-10; drug1 + store
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Drugstore
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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drugstore popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
drugstore usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for drugstore
noun drugstore
- bazaar — In areas such as the Middle East and India, a bazaar is a place where there are many small shops and stalls.
- booth — A booth is a small area separated from a larger public area by screens or thin walls where, for example, people can make a telephone call or vote in private.
- business — Business is work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services.
- delicatessen — A delicatessen is a shop that sells high quality foods such as cheeses and cold meats that have been imported from other countries.
- department store — A department store is a large shop which sells many different kinds of goods.
Antonyms for drugstore
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