department store

noun

Synonyms of department storenext
: a store having separate sections for a wide variety of goods

Examples of department store in a Sentence

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In the aisles of our local supermarkets and department stores. David Born, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Beyond the mentorship, Galvan’s win includes a $5,000 grand prize and her designs being put on display at a department store. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 Factices began to be produced in the late 19th century when perfume sales shifted from pharmacies to department stores. April Long, Allure, 24 June 2026 At 135 years old, Lenox is a storied heritage brand that has outlasted many of the department stores that used to carry it. Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for department store

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of department store was in 1887

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“Department store.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/department%20store. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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department store

noun
: a store having separate sections for a wide variety of goods
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