in store

1 of 2

phrase

: in readiness : in preparation
there's a surprise in store for you

in-store

2 of 2

adjective

: relating to or being an operation or activity located or taking place inside a store
in-store consumer survey

Examples of in store in a Sentence

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Adjective
This deal is available in-store and separate from the Blaze Pizza deal listed above. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 14 Mar. 2026 YouGov reported that 15 percent of Gen Z consumers have seen something online and bought it in-store, compared to 10 percent of the general population. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2026 In addition to the in-store feature, the winner of the contest also receives a cash prize. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026 Purchases can be matched directly to in-store surveillance video. Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in store

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in store was in 1961

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“In store.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20store. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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