Retail Store

Pronunciation: /ˈriːˌteɪl stɔːr/

Definitions of retail store

noun a store that sells goods directly to the public

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the retail store to buy a new shirt.

A2 At the retail store, they have a wide selection of electronics.

B1 The retail store offers discounts for loyal customers.

B2 The retail store has expanded its online presence to reach more customers.

C1 The retail store chain has a reputation for excellent customer service.

C2 The retail store's marketing strategy includes targeted advertising and promotions.

Examples of retail store in a Sentence

formal The retail store offers a wide range of products for customers to choose from.

informal I'm going to swing by the retail store to pick up a few things.

slang Let's hit up the retail store for some shopping.

figurative The retail store is like a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

Grammatical Forms of retail store

• plural: retail stores
• comparative: more retail
• superlative: most retail
• present tense: retail store
• future tense: will retail store
• perfect tense: have retail stored
• continuous tense: is retail storing
• singular: retail store
• positive degree: retail store
• infinitive: to retail store
• gerund: retailing store
• participle: retailed store

Origin and Evolution of retail store

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The term 'retail store' originated from the Old French word 'retaillier' which means 'to cut off, clip, divide'. It was used to describe the act of selling goods in small quantities to individual customers.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'retail store' has evolved to refer to a physical location where goods are sold directly to consumers in small quantities, as opposed to wholesale or online stores.