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

The book offers the tempting possibility that children have wonderful, exciting things in store for them in unknown experiences. — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

Police said the total loss in store merchandise remains under review. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Adjective

To commemorate going back to school and back-to-school shopping, Target is offering free in-store giveaways with no purchase required. — Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Anthropologie Return Policy For merchandise returned within 30 days of the delivery or in-store purchase date, a refund will be issued to the original form of payment at the original selling price. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 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