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drugstore

4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for drugstore, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A shop selling medicines along with general goods such as toiletries and snacks.

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Etymology

A compound of drug and store, describing a store built around selling medicines.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “drugstore” mean?

The word “drugstore” means a shop selling medicines along with general goods such as toiletries and snacks. In plain terms, an American term for a shop combining a pharmacy with general retail items.

How do you pronounce “drugstore”?

“Drugstore” is pronounced DRUHG-staw (/ˈdɹʌɡ.stoɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “drugstore” in a sentence?

Here is “drugstore” used in a sentence: “She picked up some aspirin at the drugstore on the corner.”

What part of speech is “drugstore”?

“Drugstore” is a noun.

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