drugstore

or drug store

[ druhg-stawr, -stohr ]

noun

1. the place of business of a druggist, usually also selling cosmetics, stationery, toothpaste, mouthwash, cigarettes, etc., and sometimes soft drinks and light meals.

drugstore

/ ˈdrʌɡˌstɔː /

noun

1. a shop where medical prescriptions are made up and a wide variety of goods and sometimes light meals are sold

Word History and Origins

Origin of drugstore¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10; drug ¹ + store

Example Sentences

Customers have started to realize that sodas cost less at a grocery store than a drugstore, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Kaplan explained that the study “only looked at sugar-sweetened beverages that are sold in retail or convenience stores. Mass merchandise stores, supermarkets, convenience stores and drugstores made up our sample.”

From Salon

The state also has among the lowest number of independently owned drugstores — more than 70% of retail pharmacies in Oregon are owned by big box chains.

From Seattle Times

Sales of that drug already represent a $600 million market in Brazil, according to investment firm Ace Capital, and as many as 7 million people could become users once lower-cost options hit drugstores.

From Seattle Times

Around 41 million Americans now live in “drugstore deserts” without easy access to pharmacies, according to a KFF study.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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