in store

1 of 2

phrase

: in readiness : in preparation
there's a surprise in store for you

in-store

2 of 2

adjective

: 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
Read on for what July's astrology has in store for your zodiac sign. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 With so many changes in store, below is a list of some key changes borrowers should be aware of. Medora Lee, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Adjective
Krystal's free bomb pop deal on July 4 Krystal is giving out free Bomb Pops on July 4 with any in-store purchase, while supplies last. Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Amazon members who order ice cream or frozen treats at Whole Foods Market can get 50% off on Van Leeuwen, So Delicious, Jeni's, and more both online and in-store from July 1-7. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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