Word
storefront
Phoneticsstore·front, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstɔɹˌfɹɑnt/
UK/stˈɔːfɹʌnt/
Definition
n. the front part of a shop that is visible from the street. It includes the window, the sign, and the area where customers can see the products.
n. the front part of a shop visible from the street, including the window display and exterior signage.
Examples
“The new store has a bright blue storefront.”
“The shop owner spent the weekend painting the storefront to attract more customers to the new location.”
“The historic district is famous for its ornate storefronts, which reflect the architectural styles of the late nineteenth century and provide a visual link to the city's commercial past.”
Examples
simple
“The new store has a bright blue storefront.”
contextual
“The shop owner spent the weekend painting the storefront to attract more customers to the new location.”
complex
“The historic district is famous for its ornate storefronts, which reflect the architectural styles of the late nineteenth century and provide a visual link to the city's commercial past.”
Real-World Examples
“The term "dark" refers to the lack of a consumer-facing physical storefront, rather than the quality or legality of the business.” “Shoppers' changing habits are fueling a major shift in what types of businesses are occupying storefronts.” “To get there, I walk past vacant storefronts with graffitied signs advertising prime retail space, and also an Amazon Go store that looked deserted from the outside.” Etymology
From store + front.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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