convenience store

noun

: a small often franchised market that is open long hours

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The ban had already been delayed after a convenience store trade group and affected liquor stores sued the city. Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 To Go, a convenience store inside Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, was cited for one priority violation. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2026 The Five Points convenience store sells funky chips and drinks, sure, but also coffee, burritos and a list of specialty sandwiches. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026 The area also will feature a Kwik Trip convenience store and a multi-family apartment complex, Bailey Apartments, owned by Real Estate Equities. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 July 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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convenience store

noun
: a small market that is open many hours

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