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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But nothing about retail, especially department stores, has been stable. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026 Motier Ventures, one of the most active family offices per Fintrx’s data, was founded by Guillaume Houzé, the 44-year-old, fifth-generation heir to French department store chain Galeries Lafayette. Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026 Just two years into auditioning, Joe booked his first gig, for a Seattle area department store. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026 Best plus-size spring wedding guest dresses Most multi-label department stores offer inclusive sizing, as do fashion girl go-tos like Ganni. Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 6 Jan. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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department store

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