chain store

noun

1. one of a group of retail stores under the same ownership and selling similar merchandise.

chain store

noun

1. one of several retail enterprises under the same ownership and management Also calledmultiple store

chain store

1. One of many retail stores owned by a single corporation and offering similar products. Examples include Sears and Safeway.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chain store¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Related Words

• boutique
• convenience store
• deli
• department store
• discount store
• drugstore
• emporium
• grocery store
• market
• outlet
• shop
• shopping center
• showroom
• supermarket