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Noun
Aside from offering low prices on household brands, Nexcom's larger department stores near big bases in California, Florida and Virginia help pay for smaller shops in remote foreign outposts, such as the mini mart in Redzikowo.—Gabrielle Fonrouge,ryan Baker, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026 The mart scored 10 after a follow-up inspection.—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026 Among the many mega marts is Shanghai First Food Mall, a snack and street-food emporium.—Erin Vivid Riley, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026 Note that whilst bookings can be paid in a number of currencies, the mini mart on-site does not take international cards.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mart
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Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Middle Dutch marct, mart, ultimately from L. mercatus market — more at market