convenience store

noun

: a small often franchised market that is open long hours

Examples of convenience store in a Sentence

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But that's not enough to convince the state's 400 7/11 and Speedway convenience stores, whose lobbyist Patrick Tamm said wants to see included the retail incentive program the committee passed last year. Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026 Industry observers and company officials credited Sheetz with broadening the chain’s appeal beyond typical convenience store fare. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 Goodstop convenience stores recently opened at former Kum & Go locations in De Soto and Eldora, and there's another in Grimes. Philip Joens, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026 The winning ticket was sold at a Murphy USA convenience store in Cabot, Arkansas, Powerball officials said. Mark Price january 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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convenience store

noun
: a small market that is open many hours

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