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

We checked out two intersections that used to have two drugstores each, and all four of them are closed.

From Los Angeles Times

I thought about running to the drugstore and calling in sick, but I knew if I didn’t go in, Ma would hover over me, fretting and trying to nurse me.

From Literature

The bar says Yaghoubtil repeatedly asked for a referral fee from a woman injured in a Michigan drugstore after she dropped the firm for allegedly taking too long to file her lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the owner of the drugstore chain and insurance giant Aetna continues to be dogged by concerns about federal rates for Medicare insurers.

From Barron's

We needed to raise money to get medicine from a proper drugstore in town, or even to try to take Ma to hospital if she didn’t get better.

From Literature

Related Words

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