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

Additionally, throughout December, Window Wonderland transforms Main Street into an open-air gallery as local merchants compete for the best storefront displays. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025

The chic storefront leans into the minimalist aesthetic with neutral earth tones, warm lighting and seasonal garland adorning the doorframes. —Mars King, Twin Cities, 29 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