retail store — A business establishment that sells goods directly to consumers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A business establishment that sells goods directly to consumers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːteɪl stɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My dream is to open a retail store selling vintage comic books and superhero costumes.
- The retail store's grand opening featured a mascot dancing awkwardly in the parking lot.
- E-commerce has significantly impacted traditional retail store operations.
retail store
NOUN[/ˈriːteɪl stɔːr/]
A business establishment that sells goods directly to consumers
A business establishment that sells goods directly to consumers
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Retail derives from Old French 'retailler', meaning 'to cut into small pieces'. The term emerged from the commercial practice of wholesalers selling large quantities of goods in smaller portions or quantities to individual customers, literally 'cutting' bulk stock into retail units.
Breakdown
re- (again) + tailler (to cut) = retail. The prefix 're-' indicates repetition, while 'tailler' comes from Old French meaning 'to cut', reflecting the act of dividing wholesale goods into smaller retail portions.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dream is to open a retail store selling vintage comic books and superhero costumes.”
“The retail store's grand opening featured a mascot dancing awkwardly in the parking lot.”
“E-commerce has significantly impacted traditional retail store operations.”
“The retail store implemented innovative technology to enhance customer experience.”
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