department store

noun

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

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Much of that early ’Lo gear was boosted from department stores across the New York tristate Area, and ‘Lo Heads ran the risk of their own spoils being expropriated back home. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026 The company operates dedicated teams by channel, tailoring assortments and price points across wholesale, department stores, specialty and direct-to-consumer, Polanco said. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Feb. 2026 There’s something creepy about department store mannequins. Kelli Skye Fadroski, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026 Dillard's — Shares fell 7% after the department store posted weaker-than-expected revenue in the holiday quarter. Sarah Min,christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 24 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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department store

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