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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The luxury department store chain employs 1,500 people to provide tailoring and alternations. Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026 Known and loved for both its fashion and food offerings, Selfridges is a full-service department store in the heart of London. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 Other current anchors include an Apple Store, a Dillard’s department store, Seasons 52 and The Capital Grille restaurants, and an H&M in the former Saks space. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 Selfridges officially opened the doors of its new exclusive enclave in London yesterday, just under a year after the British department store netted approval for the spot. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 2026.

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department store

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