country store

noun

1. a general store, especially in a rural or resort area.

Word History and Origins

Origin of country store¹

An Americanism dating back to 1735–45

Example Sentences

"We don't eat in an old country store for woke burgers," one commenter wrote on Facebook regarding the announcement, while someone else added: "I just lost respect for a once great Tennessee company."

From Salon

As one person wrote, "We don't eat in an old country store for woke burgers."

From Salon

His public social media presence detailed baptisms, family gatherings, homecoming parades and sales at his country store.

From Seattle Times

Each state in the country stores information regarding criminals.

From Encyclopedia.com

Part coffee museum, cafe, country store, book store and herb, tea and spice purveyor, the roastery is housed in a historic building, once the headquarters of Seattle’s Best Coffee.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• convenience store
• trading post