stores — shops that sell goods to the public
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: shops that sell goods to the public
Pronunciation (IPA): /stɔːrz/
Example Sentences
- My mom visits five different stores just to buy one perfect tomato.
- The computer stores thousands of photos from my vacation.
- He stores his emergency chocolate in three different hiding places.
stores
NOUN[/stɔːrz/]
shops that sell goods to the public
Stores open their doors across multiple floors!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin instaurare meaning 'to restore, renew, or rebuild'. The word passed through Old French estorer before entering English, originally carrying the sense of 'to construct' or 'to supply'.
Breakdown
Latin instaurare (in- + -staurare, 'to restore') → Old French estorer → Middle English store, with the sense evolving from 'to furnish or supply' to the modern noun denoting a retail establishment or accumulated supply of goods.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom visits five different stores just to buy one perfect tomato.”
“The computer stores thousands of photos from my vacation.”
“He stores his emergency chocolate in three different hiding places.”
“Most clothing stores offer seasonal discounts.”
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