convenience store

noun

: a small often franchised market that is open long hours

Examples of convenience store in a Sentence

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Zavala, who picked up his ticket for the Veterans Day drawing at the Kwik Star convenience store at 1200 Chatham Ave. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026 Ritz's new Drizzled Mini Crackers are on their way to convenience stores nationwide in both fudge and caramel flavors. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026 Amazon has opened stores and dabbled in in-person shopping before, including with Amazon Fresh grocery stores, the company's purchase of Whole Foods nearly a decade ago and the cashier-less Amazon Go convenience stores. Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026 Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Staff Reports, Des Moines Register, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convenience store

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of convenience store was in 1965

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“Convenience store.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convenience%20store. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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convenience store

noun
: a small market that is open many hours

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