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 outlet is leasing 25,027 square feet of space where the Bealls department store used to be. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026 With plans to close a total of 24 department stores by spring, that would leave the parent company with 13 Saks Fifth Avenue stores — including its flagship store on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue — as well as 32 Neiman Marcus locations and Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026 In short, look forward to many popular chain restaurants and a major department store. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026 With plans to close a total of 24 department stores by spring, that would leave the parent company with 13 Saks Fifth Avenue stores — including its flagship store on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue — as well as 32 Neiman Marcus locations and Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. ABC News, 6 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 2026.

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department store

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