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adjective \ ˈdīm-ˌstȯr \

Definition of dime-store

1 :inexpensive

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2 :tawdry, second-rate

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First Known Use of dime-store

1938

dime-store Synonyms

Synonyms

affordable, bargain-basement, budget, cheapie, cheapo, chintzy, cut-price [chiefly British], cut-rate, dime-store, dirt cheap, el cheapo, inexpensive, low, low-end, popular, reasonable

Antonyms

costly, dear, deluxe, expensive, high, high-ticket, precious, premium, pricey (also pricy), spendy [chiefly Northwest], valuable

Related Words

cheapish, moderate; discount, discounted, fire-sale, lowered, reduced; wholesale; valueless, worthless; supercheap, ultracheap

Near Antonyms

increased, inflated; exorbitant, extravagant, overpriced, prohibitive, prohibitory, steep, stiff, superexpensive, ultraexpensive, unreasonable; invaluable, priceless; luxurious

dime store

noun

Definition of dime store

:five-and-ten

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First Known Use of dime store

circa 1928

DIME-STORE Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of dime-store for English Language Learners

: poor or inferior in quality

dime store

noun

Definition of dime store for English Language Learners

: a store that sells inexpensive goods

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