department store

noun

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

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And the new accommodation will be housed in the former Whiteleys building, one of London’s first department stores—an intriguing area in the city, one that’s been undergoing a revitalization as of late in efforts to turn it into a prime luxury locale just above Hyde Park. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026 These will complement a strategy of enlarging the brand’s presence at department stores — a move Giannini still believes is instrumental in attracting a wider audience. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026 There are now 1,400 locations worldwide and the brand can be found in such department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 Most people still associate Skechers with budget-friendly, everyday comfort shoes found in the discount section of the department store. Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for department store

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Feb. 2026.

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department store

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