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

That’s because its tenant base includes convenience stores, express tunnel car washes, auto service centers, drive-through quick-service restaurants, gas stations, repair shops and more. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Just around the corner from the Nabatiyeh covered market is Hanan Hamadi's tiny convenience store. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

Wazne, one of Berri Brothers’ owners, said using low prices to keep a constant flow of cost-conscious customers helps his business by inflating footfall to the stands’ convenience stores. — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

On the scale of poking the bear, mocking Buc-ees in defense of other regional convenience store chains is low risk. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for convenience store

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore

Kids Definition

convenience store

noun

: a small market that is open many hours