superstore

noun

su·​per·​store ˈsü-pər-ˌstȯr How to pronounce superstore (audio)
Synonyms of superstorenext
: a very large store often offering a wide variety of merchandise for sale

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When Shaina accompanied an adult to a superstore for supplies, she was drawn to the TV aisle, where sets were playing the Disney Channel. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 Cue the family strolling through the superstore and shopping. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026 The superstore chain was the dominant seller in the 1980s and 1990s, and was widely seen as the leading cause for hundreds — maybe thousands — of independent stores shutting down. ABC News, 27 May 2026 But Walmart snagged first place more than any other chain, earning the top award 11 times for the best superstore across every region, conventional supermarket in the South, grocery store for store brand products, and supermarket for quick and easy shopping. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for superstore

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of superstore was in 1915

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“Superstore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superstore. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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superstore

noun
su·​per·​store -ˌstō(ə)r How to pronounce superstore (audio)
-ˌstȯ(ə)r
: a very large store often offering a wide variety of goods for sale

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