in store

1 of 2

phrase

: in readiness : in preparation

there's a surprise in store for you

in-store

2 of 2

adjective

ˈin-ˈstȯr 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Phrase

Like Santos’ challenge for Truxton, the next person to wear Johnson’s number for the Aztecs better be in store for an outstanding season. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Also missing is any clear acknowledgment of Singer’s fear for the horrors in store for Antonapoulos, and the dramatic irony created by Antonapoulos’ own seeming obliviousness to how his life is being upended. — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Adjective

The vast majority of consumers are shopping or planning to shop in-store this season, and the in-person experience continues to shape what people ultimately buy. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Jo Malone clients can book in-store consultations or consult the brand’s AI Scent Advisor to play matchmaker. — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in store

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore