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Drugstore - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A drugstore is a retail store that sells medicines, health products, and often everyday items like toiletries and snacks. It may also have a pharmacy for prescription medications.

drugstore

/ˈdrʌɡˌstɔr/ /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔː/

Definition:

A store selling medicines, toiletries, and often snacks or household items.

Synonyms:

pharmacy, chemist, apothecary

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

hospital, clinic

Common Collocations:

corner drugstore, local drugstore, 24-hour drugstore

Derivatives:

drugstores, drugstore chain

Usage Tips:

Use "drugstore" for retail stores selling health products; avoid for hospitals or clinics.

Common Phrases:

drugstore cowboy, hit the drugstore, drugstore perfume

Etymology:

Originated in early 19th century from "drug" (medicine) + "store" (retail shop).

Examples:

  • 1. She bought aspirin at the drugstore.
  • 2. The drugstore on Main Street sells shampoo and snacks.
  • 3. He works part-time at a local drugstore.
  • 4. We stopped by the drugstore for bandages.

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