Pronunciation: /stɔːr/
noun a retail establishment selling items to customers
A1 I went to the store to buy some milk.
A2 The store was closed when I arrived.
B1 I prefer shopping at local stores rather than big chains.
B2 The store manager was very helpful in finding the right size for me.
C1 The store's inventory system is very efficient and keeps track of all products.
C2 The store's layout was designed by a famous architect to enhance the shopping experience.
verb to keep or accumulate for future use
A1 I store my clothes in the wardrobe.
A2 She stores her jewelry in a box.
B1 We need to store the leftover food in the refrigerator.
B2 The company stores all their data on secure servers.
C1 He stores his valuable collection in a climate-controlled room.
C2 The museum stores priceless artifacts in a temperature-controlled vault.
adjective of or relating to a store
A1 I bought a store-bought cake for the party.
A2 The store brand of cereal is cheaper than the name brand.
B1 She found a store credit card in her wallet that she had forgotten about.
B2 The store manager decided to have a clearance sale to make room for new inventory.
C1 The store policy on returns is clearly stated on the receipt.
C2 The store layout was designed to encourage customers to explore all sections of the store.
formal I visited the local store to purchase some groceries.
informal I went to the store to grab some snacks.
slang I hit up the store for some munchies.
figurative His mind was a storehouse of knowledge.
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