drugstore

American  

[druhg-stawr, -stohr] / ˈdrʌgˌstɔr, -ˌstoʊr /

Or drug store

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.

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drugstore British  

/ ˈdrʌɡˌstɔː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of drugstore

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

Example Sentences

Haleon—home to drugstore brands like Panadol, Advil, and Tums tablets—has for years sold an over-the-counter medication called Alli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

When that friend went to the drugstore, a pharmacy inspector happened to be there, doing routine rounds.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025

Read more: Are online pharmacies cheaper than your local drugstore?

From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025

That disaster hurt Walgreens results and stock, with Sycamore Partners buying the drugstore chain in August.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

It makes him smile: during one of their tournament prep sessions at her house, they’d taken a break to make a snack run to the local drugstore.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone

Related Words

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