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 day has plenty in store for you as Mercury meets the Virgo sun. — Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

The use of remote lockers and location pickup climbed 14 percent year over year and surpassed buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup as the leading alternative fulfillment method. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Customers who wear Cowboys gear in-store can be eligible for a chance at winning surprise tickets and merch giveaways throughout the season. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Ron Galella—Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images Dolly Parton greets fans and leaves her handprints at an in-store appearance Peaches Records in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 3, 1977. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Phrase

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in store

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