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

Pisces February 19 – March 20 Sunday might have more than errands in store. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

That's what made Thursday's earnings report such an anticipated event — a chance to update investors on its progress and show what's in store for next year. — Kevin Stankiewicz,jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

Adjective

Instacart has no equivalent courier pickup returns product, and its apparel returns still run through each retailer’s own in-store policy. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Acer said online orders will open again on November 1st alongside in-store availability. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 27 Oct. 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