Discount Store

Pronunciation: /dɪsˌkaʊnt stɔːr/

Definitions of discount store

noun A discount store is a retail store that sells products at lower prices than traditional retail stores.

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a shirt at the discount store.

A2 My mom loves shopping at the discount store for good deals.

B1 The discount store had a sale on electronics last week.

B2 I prefer shopping at the discount store for everyday items.

C1 The discount store chain has expanded to include more locations.

C2 I always find great bargains at the discount store near my house.

Examples of discount store in a Sentence

formal The discount store offers a wide range of products at lower prices.

informal I love shopping at the discount store because everything is so cheap.

slang Let's hit up the discount store for some good deals.

figurative The discount store is like a treasure trove of affordable items.

Grammatical Forms of discount store

• plural: discount stores
• comparative: more discount store
• superlative: most discount store
• present tense: discount store
• future tense: will be discount store
• perfect tense: has been discount store
• continuous tense: is being discount store
• singular: discount store
• positive degree: discount store
• infinitive: to discount store
• gerund: discount storing
• participle: discount stored

Origin and Evolution of discount store

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'discount store' originated in the United States in the mid-20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe stores that offered goods at lower prices than traditional retail stores, the concept of discount stores has evolved to include a wide range of discount chains and online retailers that offer discounted prices on a variety of products.