in store

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phrase

: in readiness : in preparation

there's a surprise in store for you

in-store

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adjective

ˈin-ˈstȯr 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Phrase

An adjustment to the top 10 probably is in store for The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll when it is released Sunday. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Festivities in store in 2026 include a parade, fireworks, concerts and a performance by celebrity drag queen Trixie Mattel. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Sep. 2026

Adjective

Curating the right in-store environment is also key, as 80 percent of Ulta’s sales volume is via brick-and-mortar. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Keep in mind, it can be applied to both in-store and online purchases, and can be redeemed twice. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Phrase

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in store

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