dollar store
noun
US
: a store that sells inexpensive items priced usually at a dollar or a few dollars
Inflatable balloons, holiday decorations, toothbrushes and spices are some of the best deals you can buy at the dollar store.—
The Tulsa World
The Tulsa WorldThe dollar store sector is experiencing brisk sales growth as shoppers flock to the discount chains for their convenience and low prices. Dollar Tree, where gift bags, paper towels and other items literally cost a buck, continues to dramatically expand its footprint in the wake of buying its competitor Family Dollar for $8.5 billion in 2014.—Charisse Jones
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—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
From small manufacturers to big-box chains, businesses report customers buying less and trading down to dollar stores, as $4-a-gallon gas and rising service costs reshape everyday spending.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The petition also raised concerns about the store's proximity to nearby schools, claiming that dollar stores are associated with higher crime rates.
—Terrance Friday, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Why these dollar store kitchen gadgets matter now Not every dollar store gadget belongs in your cart.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
From small manufacturers to big-box chains, businesses report customers buying less and trading down to dollar stores, as $4-a-gallon gas and rising service costs reshape everyday spending.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The petition also raised concerns about the store's proximity to nearby schools, claiming that dollar stores are associated with higher crime rates.
—Terrance Friday, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Why these dollar store kitchen gadgets matter now Not every dollar store gadget belongs in your cart.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dollar store
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“Dollar store.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dollar%20store. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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