drugstore

noun

drug·​store ˈdrəg-ˌstȯr 

: a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold : pharmacy

Synonyms of drugstore

• pharmacy

Examples of drugstore in a Sentence

we picked up her medicine and some toothpaste at the drugstore

Recent Examples on the Web

The second company, CVS Pharmacy, will keep the mail order pharmacy business and the retail drugstores. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

Inspired by research showing the strength of drugstores in attracting male shoppers, CVS moved all men’s brands together, resulting in triple-digit growth for the brands, according to LeBlanc. — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

This drugstore formula features a trio of glycolic acid, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Watch whether major drugstores and beauty chains begin reducing shelf space for pore strips, astringent toners and cleansing wipes in 2025 restocks. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing drugstore

• drugstore cowboy

Rhymes for drugstore

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore

Kids Definition

drugstore

noun

drug·​store ˈdrəg-ˌstō(ə)r 

-ˌstȯ(ə)r

: a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold

called also pharmacy

Medical Definition

drugstore

noun

drug·​store -ˌstō(ə)r, -ˌstȯ(ə)r 

: a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles (as food, cosmetics, and film) are sold

called also pharmacy