He ran to the store to buy some milk.
He ran to the store to buy some milk.
English
store
stɔɹ, sto(ː)ɹ, stoə, stɔr, stɔː, stɔːr
Meaning: a place that sells goods
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Example sentences
There is a small store near my house.
The store is open until midnight.
The store is open until midnight.
The store had a "closed" sign in the window.
The store had a 'closed' sign in the window.
I made a shopping list so I wouldn't forget anything at the store.
I made a shopping list so I wouldn't forget anything at the store.
The store offers a wide range of organic products.
The store offers a wide range of organic products.
The store on the corner sells fresh bread.
The store on the corner sells fresh bread.
The store sells a variety of fresh vegetables.
The store sells a variety of fresh vegetables.
The retail giant announced plans to open ten new stores this year.
The retail giant announced plans to open ten new stores this year.
The store offers a wide selection of fresh vegetables.
The store offers a wide selection of fresh vegetables.
Usage Notes
Mainly used in North American English for what is called a 'shop' in British English. It can also mean a supply of something kept for future use.
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