noun
emporium
ehm-PAWR-ee-uhm
Emporium (noun) means a large shop selling a wide range of goods, or a major center of trade and commerce. Example: “The old emporium downtown sells everything from antiques to hardware.”
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A large shop selling a wide range of goods, or a major center of trade and commerce.
"The old emporium downtown sells everything from antiques to hardware."
"The city grew into a bustling emporium for spice traders."
How to use emporium
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large shop or trading hub that sells a big variety of goods.
When to use it
Slightly old-fashioned or grand-sounding; often used for shop names to sound impressive.
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Word forms
- Plural
- emporiums, emporia
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Etymology
From Latin emporium, "trading center," from Greek emporion, from emporos, "merchant" or "traveller."
Synonyms
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department store
Rhymes for emporium
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What does “emporium” mean?
The word “emporium” means a large shop selling a wide range of goods, or a major center of trade and commerce. In plain terms, a large shop or trading hub that sells a big variety of goods.
How do you pronounce “emporium”?
“Emporium” is pronounced ehm-PAWR-ee-uhm (/ɛmˈpoɹ.i.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “emporium” in a sentence?
Here is “emporium” used in a sentence: “The old emporium downtown sells everything from antiques to hardware.”
What part of speech is “emporium”?
“Emporium” is a noun.
Where does the word “emporium” come from?
The word “emporium” comes from Latin. From Latin emporium, "trading center," from Greek emporion, from emporos, "merchant" or "traveller.".
