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variety store

va·ri·e·ty store
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vuh-rahy-i-tee stawr, stohr]
    • /vəˈraɪ ɪ ti stɔr, stoʊr/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vuh-rahy-i-tee stawr, stohr]
    • /vəˈraɪ ɪ ti stɔr, stoʊr/

Definitions of variety store words

  • noun variety store a retail store, as a five-and-ten, carrying a large variety of goods, especially low-priced articles. 1
  • countable noun variety store A variety store is a store that sells a wide range of small, inexpensive items. 0
  • noun variety store a small shop selling moderately priced goods 0
  • noun variety store a retail store that sells a wide variety of relatively small and inexpensive items 0
  • noun variety store (US) A shop where many small and inexpensive items can be bought. 0
See all 5 definitions of variety store

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Origin of variety store

First appearance:

before 1760
One of the 46% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1760-70

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Parts of speech for Variety store

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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variety store popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for variety store

noun variety store

  • bodega — a shop selling wine and sometimes groceries, esp in a Spanish-speaking country
  • chain store — A chain store is one of several similar shops that are owned by the same person or company, especially one that sells a variety of things.
  • co-op — A co-op is a co-operative.
  • deli — A deli is a shop or part of a shop that sells food such as cheese and cold meat. Deli is an abbreviation for 'delicatessen'.
  • drugstore — the place of business of a druggist, usually also selling cosmetics, stationery, toothpaste, mouthwash, cigarettes, etc., and sometimes soft drinks and light meals.
All 8 Synonyms of variety store

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