storefront

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noun

store·​front ˈstȯr-ˌfrənt 

1

: the front side of a store or store building facing a street

2

: a building, room, or suite of rooms having a storefront

storefront

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adjective

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of a storefront church

a storefront evangelist

2

: occupying a room or suite of rooms in a store building at street level and immediately behind a storefront

a storefront school

3

: of, relating to, or being outreach professional services

storefront lawyers

a storefront clinic

Examples of storefront in a Sentence

Noun

He rented a storefront on Main Street.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Maintaining its historical integrity was key throughout the process of Kith’s venture into London, and truly captures the upscale essence of the storefront from the inside out, the company noted. —Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025

Zoom out to see the entire planet, or get a closer look at an individual business, complete with contact information, pictures of the storefront, and user reviews. —PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025

Adjective

After spotting Morrison peering through her storefront window, the two quickly became friends. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025

There will be patriotic storefront decorations and military history displays. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing storefront

• storefront church

Rhymes for storefront

• commandant
• confidant
• conodont
• debutante
• nonchalant
• restaurant
• avant
• croissant
• detente
• entente
• savant
• daunt