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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Adjective
With so much fashion existing online, there’s something refreshing about trying pieces on in-store after eyeing them first on a little screen. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026 The robot in the video is part of the restaurant’s in-store service and entertainment setup, programmed to bust a move for customers at the restaurant chain. Isabel Yip, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026 No purchase is necessary, and the offer is available in-store and via drive-thru. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 Don’t forget to step into their in-store photo booth and say cheese for a fun keepsake. Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 2026.

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