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 filmmaker was hinting heavily at what might be in store for the festival’s surprise screening Wednesday evening at the Institut Lumière. — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Di Maggio has three more years of high school baseball, so who knows what’s in store, because the college recruiters and pro baseball scouts are well aware of his skills. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Adjective

Traditional in-store measurements mainly focus on two dimensions — length and width — failing to realize the complex 3D shapes of feet and shoes. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

More Less Doesn't expire First responders, medical professionals, and military personnel are eligible to receive 15% off their in-store and online orders. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 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