# corner shop

CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/corner-shop
Updated: 2026-07-28

## Definition

a small local store that sells everyday items like milk, bread, and newspapers. These shops are usually found in residential areas and stay open late.

For teachers: a small, local retail establishment typically situated on a street corner in a residential neighbourhood, specialising in convenience goods and extended opening hours.

## Examples

- I need to go to the corner shop for some milk.
- Most people in the village rely on the corner shop for emergency supplies when they run out of salt or sugar.
- The rise of large supermarket chains initially threatened the corner shop, yet many have survived by diversifying their services to include postal collections and local deliveries.

## Usage notes

- Common in British and Commonwealth English; frequently referred to as a 'convenience store' in American English.

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