convenience store

noun

: a small often franchised market that is open long hours

Examples of convenience store in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 13 July 2024 A little over a week after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy, the DVD kiosk-rental business — often seen at gas stations, convenience stores and in supermarket entrances — is shutting down. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 12 July 2024 July 11 marks the convenience store chain's 97th birthday and what's become known as National Slurpee Day, when 7-Eleven gives away free Slurpees to celebrate. Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2024 In March, however, the state’s highest court ruled against the convenience store owners who had challenged the new rule. Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for convenience store 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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convenience store

noun
: a small market that is open many hours

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