department store — A large retail store selling many different goods in separate departments
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A large retail store selling many different goods in separate departments
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt stɔːr/
Korean meaning: 다양한 상품을 각기 다른 부서별로 판매하는 대형 소매점
Korean pronunciation: 디**파**트먼트 스토어
Example Sentences
- My mom can spend six hours in a department store and come out with just a pack of gum.
- The department store was having a massive sale on winter coats.
- He got lost in the department store and accidentally bought three things he didn't need while looking for the exit.
department store
NOUN//dɪˈpɑːrtmənt stɔːr//
A large retail store selling many different goods in separate departments
A large retail store selling many different goods in separate departments
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From apartment floor to department store, through the compartment door!
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Origin
19세기 중반 미국에서 시작된 개념으로, '부서(department)'별로 상품을 분류하여 판매하는 '상점(store)'이라는 의미에서 유래
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“My mom can spend six hours in a department store and come out with just a pack of gum.”
“The department store was having a massive sale on winter coats.”
“He got lost in the department store and accidentally bought three things he didn't need while looking for the exit.”
“The new department store downtown features over 200 different brands.”
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