store
A place where goods are sold to customers, typically a building or a dedicated area within one. It can range from small local shops to large department buildings selling many types of products.
Examples
3 of 5I need to go to the grocery store to buy some bread and milk.
I need to go to the grocery store to buy some bread and milk.
The retail store is required to display all prices clearly for consumers.
The retail store is required to display all prices clearly for consumers.
I'm just heading to the store, do you want anything?
I'm just heading to the store, do you want anything?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'ST' in 'STore' as standing for 'STuff' — it's a place where you go to get STuff.
Quick Quiz
I am going to the ____ to buy a new pair of shoes.
Correct!
The correct answer is: store
Examples
I need to go to the grocery store to buy some bread and milk.
everydayI need to go to the grocery store to buy some bread and milk.
The retail store is required to display all prices clearly for consumers.
formalThe retail store is required to display all prices clearly for consumers.
I'm just heading to the store, do you want anything?
informalI'm just heading to the store, do you want anything?
The researchers analyzed how the lighting in the store influenced purchasing decisions.
academicThe researchers analyzed how the lighting in the store influenced purchasing decisions.
Our flagship store in New York reported a twenty percent increase in quarterly sales.
businessOur flagship store in New York reported a twenty percent increase in quarterly sales.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in store for someone
waiting to happen to someone
convenience store
a small store that is open for long hours
general store
a shop that sells a wide variety of goods
Often Confused With
In American English, 'store' is the standard term, whereas in British English, 'shop' is more common for smaller retail spaces.
Usage Notes
Use 'store' when referring to a place of business in American English. It can be used as a noun for the building or as a verb meaning to keep something for future use.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'shop' and 'store' interchangeably without realizing that 'store' often implies a larger variety or size in some English dialects.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'ST' in 'STore' as standing for 'STuff' — it's a place where you go to get STuff.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French 'estorer', meaning to build, furnish, or stock with supplies.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In the United States, 'big-box stores' are massive retail centers that are a central part of the suburban shopping experience.
Quick Quiz
I am going to the ____ to buy a new pair of shoes.
Correct!
The correct answer is: store
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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More shopping words
discount
A2A discount is a reduction in the usual price of a product or service. It is often used as a way to attract customers or reward specific groups, such as students or regular shoppers.
shopping
A1The activity of visiting places like stores or websites to search for and buy goods. It can be a necessary task for daily needs or a leisure activity for enjoyment.
price
A1The price is the specific amount of money you must pay to purchase a product or service. It is usually indicated on a tag, a menu, or a website before you make a transaction.
receipt
A2A receipt is a printed or written document that proves you have paid for a product or service. It usually includes the date, the amount paid, and the name of the items purchased.
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