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
Barbecue is a major focus, with items like brisket, pulled pork and ribs smoked in-store, alongside sides such as mac and cheese, roasted vegetables, collard greens, cheesy jalapeño grits and garlic Parmesan roasted potatoes. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 One-on-one styling services will be available for shoppers both in-store and online. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026 Starting Monday, April 20, patrons can pre-order the 6-pack or 12-pack dessert bundles in-store and online. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 These points can be redeemed for dollars off future in-store purchases at Winn-Dixie. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2026.

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