convenience store

noun

: a small often franchised market that is open long hours

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Earlier this year, multiple Japanese media reports said the convenience store chain plans to open its first five stores in Mumbai in 2027 and plans to have a total of 100 stores in India by 2030. — Priyanka Salve,jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 Over 20 major firms, including convenience store chain Lawson and car rental operator Times Car, have reported attacks, according to The Financial Times, leading to the loss of tens of millions of pieces of customer data. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026 On-site boutiques and convenience stores add ease, while thoughtfully placed artifacts and local artwork deepen the connection to Hawaiian culture. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Concentrated or synthetic kratom products containing an opioid, 7-OH, can pose great risks and are available at smoke and vape shops, convenience stores, gas stations and online. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convenience store

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Oct. 2026.

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convenience store

noun
: a small market that is open many hours

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