gift shop — a store that sells souvenirs, presents, and small items typically for tourists or visitors
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a store that sells souvenirs, presents, and small items typically for tourists or visitors
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɪft ʃɑːp/
Example Sentences
- My wallet became mysteriously lighter after visiting the museum gift shop.
- The airport gift shop charged $20 for a bottle of water and called it 'premium hydration.'
- She bought some postcards at the gift shop to send to her family.
gift shop
NOUN[/ˈɡɪft ʃɑːp/]
a store that sells souvenirs, presents, and small items typically for tourists or visitors
a store that sells souvenirs, presents, and small items typically for tourists or visitors
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Gift derives from Old Norse 'gift', meaning 'something given' or 'a present', which entered English through Scandinavian influence. Shop comes from Old English 'sceoppa', originally denoting a small room or storehouse, and later evolved to mean a retail establishment.
Breakdown
gift (Old Norse 'gift': thing given) + shop (Old English 'sceoppa': storehouse, retail establishment). The compound refers to a retail store specializing in gift merchandise and souvenirs.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My wallet became mysteriously lighter after visiting the museum gift shop.”
“The airport gift shop charged $20 for a bottle of water and called it 'premium hydration.'”
“She bought some postcards at the gift shop to send to her family.”
“The hospital gift shop sells flowers, cards, and overpriced candy.”
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