drugstore
n.a shop where you can buy medicine, beauty products, and small household items. In many countries, this is also called a pharmacy.
n.a retail establishment where medicines are dispensed and various other goods, such as toiletries and cosmetics, are sold. Primarily North American in usage; corresponds to 'chemist' or 'pharmacy' in other English-speaking regions.
“I need to stop at the drugstore for some aspirin.”
“The local drugstore stays open late so people can pick up their prescriptions after work.”
“While modern drugstores often resemble small supermarkets with their wide array of convenience goods, their core function remains the professional distribution of pharmaceutical products by licensed staff.”
Commonly used in American English; in British English, 'chemist' or 'pharmacy' is preferred.
From drug + store.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.