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drugstore

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈdɹəɡˌstɔɹ// UK //dɹˈʌɡstɔː// drug·store

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.


SIMPLE

I need to stop at the drugstore for some aspirin.

CONTEXTUAL

The local drugstore stays open late so people can pick up their prescriptions after work.

COMPLEX

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.

Synonyms
Origin

From drug + store.

Usage

Commonly used in American English; in British English, 'chemist' or 'pharmacy' is preferred.

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