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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Rakuten is a cash-back app that rewards both online and in-store purchases, as long as the retailer is within Rakuten’s network. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026 Eddie Bauer sells outdoor clothes, shoes, accessories and gear in-store and online. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026 Customers can order online and in the Crumbl App to pick up in-store or get delivery. Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026 Customers can redeem the deal in-store, at the drive-thru or through orders placed via the Whataburger app or website. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 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 12 Feb. 2026.

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