store Definition
- 1a place where goods are sold to the public
- 2a large shop that sells a particular type of goods
- 3a quantity or supply of something kept for use as needed
Using store: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "store" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I need to go to the store to buy some groceries.
Example
The store specializes in vintage clothing.
Example
He has a store of knowledge about history.
Example
The company has a large store of resources to draw from.
store Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using store
Example
She sets great store by her family's traditions.
Example
We need to buy more milk; we've gone to the store.
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I'm putting this money in store for a rainy day.
Phrases with store
a large retail store that sells a wide variety of goods organized into departments
Example
I went to the department store to buy a new dress.
a small retail store that is open long hours and carries a limited selection of everyday items such as snacks, drinks, and toiletries
Example
I stopped at the convenience store to buy some gum.
Example
I usually do my grocery shopping at the store down the street.
Origins of store
from Middle English 'stoor', meaning 'supplies, provisions'
Summary: store in Brief
The term 'store' [stɔː(r)] refers to a place where goods are sold to the public, such as a shop or market. It can also refer to a supply of something kept for use as needed, as in 'He has a store of knowledge about history.' 'Store' extends into phrases like 'department store,' and idioms like 'set store by something,' denoting high value, and 'go to the store,' meaning to use up or deplete one's supply.
