pro shop

noun

: a shop at which equipment for a particular sport (such as golf or tennis) is sold typically by a professional in that sport

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And with the bye week upon them, the Texans are inviting their fans to come on down to the team's pro shop this week and get on board with a new era of Houston football – by offering up a substantial discount on new jerseys by turning in those of former players. Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2022 The players sat in the Colonial pro shop. Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 10 June 2020 If approved, the bond sale proceeds are set for construction of a new approximate 10,000 square foot clubhouse/pro shop that would house a private event space including a conference room and a bar/restaurant open year round. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2023 The Memorial Park Tennis Center has 18 hard courts, a practice wall and a pro shop with lockers. Vicki Salemi, Chron, 21 Jan. 2023 To make way for the new spaces, the existing clubhouse and pro shop would be demolished. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2022 High Point also has a full-service pro shop, with an extensive inventory of racquets, apparel, footwear and accessories. Dallas News, 26 July 2022 Proceeds of the bond sale would fund construction of new buildings and spaces at the Golf Club including a large new clubhouse/pro shop. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Oct. 2022 Carts head out, and Sibley hustles into the pro shop, to reports, payrolls, event prep, and schedules. Steve Marantz, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pro shop was in 1932

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“Pro shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pro%20shop. Accessed 1 Jun. 2023.

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