in store

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phrase

: in readiness : in preparation
there's a surprise in store for you
: relating to or being an operation or activity located or taking place inside a store
in-store consumer survey

Examples of in store in a Sentence

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Phrase
The renewal and title change also came with a brief teaser to give fans a peek at what’s in store when Akasha takes over the main stage. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026 Once the prescription is received, customers can pick it up in store or choose delivery for eligible medications, according to CVS. ABC News, 21 July 2026
Adjective
Investors are demanding stronger profits after initially accepting a steep drop from Niccol’s in-store investments. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 July 2026 According to financial technology platform Adyen, 73% of 18-to-27-year-olds shop in-store at least once a week, compared to 65% of Baby Boomers. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in store

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in store was in 1961

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“In store.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20store. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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