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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And so tourists and locals alike swarmed places with AC in Midtown, whether that be a deli or department store, looking for any relief from the outside elements. Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 3 July 2026 As part of the reconfiguration, the 10,200-square-foot Dollar Tree at the end of the center would be moved to space between the new Publix and Gabe’s discount department store. Catherine Muccigrosso july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 But on the other hand, America’s iconic department stores have struggled to reinvent themselves for the modern age of shopping. Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 29 June 2026 Carroll’s claims stem from a 1990s incident at New York department store Bergdorf Goodman. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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department store

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