Variety Store

Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪərəti stɔːr/

Definitions of variety store

noun a type of retail store that offers a wide range of products in different categories

Example Sentences

A1 I bought some cheap stationery at the variety store.

A2 My mom likes to shop for household items at the variety store.

B1 I found a great deal on kitchen gadgets at the variety store.

B2 The variety store had a wide selection of snacks and drinks.

C1 I prefer to support local businesses like the variety store in my neighborhood.

C2 The variety store is a convenient place to pick up everyday essentials.

Examples of variety store in a Sentence

formal I stopped by the variety store to pick up some household items.

informal Let's swing by the variety store to grab some snacks.

slang I love browsing around the variety store for random stuff.

figurative The variety store is like a treasure trove of hidden gems.

Grammatical Forms of variety store

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

Origin and Evolution of variety store

First Known Use: 1872 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'variety store' originated in the United States in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to stores that offered a variety of goods at low prices, but has evolved to also include stores that specialize in a specific type of merchandise such as dollar stores or discount stores.