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adjective

ˈdīm-ˌstȯr How to pronounce dime-store (audio)
Definition of dime-storenext
as in cheap
costing little a dime-store tablecloth that is certainly good enough for a picnic

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dime store

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noun

as in department store

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Recent Examples of dime-store
Adjective
How to tell a true from a false prophet, the real Christ, returned in glory, from a dime-store messiah with a huckster’s charm? — Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 Because of the pervasive influence of death and black metal’s dependence on themes of depression, pessimism, and negativity, and dime-store Satanism — some lyrics can seem pro forma. — Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
Soon afterward, cheap paperback classics could be found everywhere from newsstands to dime stores. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025 Werewolf Lawyer has its own distinct look, a pulp paperback straight from the golden age of dime store novels done by Ian Klarer. — Jef Rouner, Chron, 14 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dime-store
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dime-store
  1. cheap
  2. department store
  3. inexpensive
  4. chain store
  5. reasonable
  6. variety store
  7. affordable
  8. thrift shop
Adjective
  • Brands like Slate and Ford are betting cheaper, smaller electric trucks can attract buyers priced out of larger pickups.
    — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond removing the psychological and practical barrier of injections, oral formulations are not reliant on syringes or refrigeration and are cheaper to manufacture.
    — Perdita Nouril, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheap
Noun
  • Boohoo, which bought department store chain Debenhams in 2021 and years later renamed itself Debenhams Group, reportedly said through a spokesperson that the company has already cooperated fully with the watchdog.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Three decades later, the department store had become a shadow of its former self, reporting annual losses since 2019.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of department store
Adjective
  • The approach allows the Chinese Navy to expand its fleet quickly while continuing to use a ship design that is already established, relatively inexpensive, and easier to produce and maintain, reports the Global Times (GT).
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
  • There’s no guarantee that someone else properly cleaned the piece, and the risk of an infection is greater than the reward of inexpensive undies.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Noun
  • In a press release, the San Jose Police Department said its retail theft unit was investigating retail thefts of large amounts of golf balls from multiple retail chain stores between March 25 and May 5.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 May 2026
  • Appliances Over 10 Years Old Habitat for Humanity ReStore is one of the few secondhand chain stores that accepts large appliances—whether laundry machines or fridges.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Definition of chain store
Adjective
  • And there is a reasonable likelihood that two of them will end up playing each other on Arthur Ashe either for history, or for the chance to make it, which will lead to unforeseen levels of patriotic tension.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • City officials say this boosts transparency, sets reasonable expectations and may deter people from repeatedly issuing the same complaint.
    — Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Noun
  • Opening in 1951, the Broadway Shopping Center, as it was then called, also offered space for several anchor department stores, along with a Woolworth variety store.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • And that didn’t include Barnes & Noble outlets, college bookstores, online-only sellers, rare book dealers, Friends of the Library shops or variety stores that also sell books.
    — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Definition of variety store
Adjective
  • Price cuts and pricey brands Companies known for affordable luxury including Tapestry, Estee Lauder and Birkenstock reported strong results on demand for apparel, bags, and fragrances priced well above $100.
    — Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Summary The market for affordable vehicles is shrinking dramatically.
    — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of affordable
Noun
  • Sacramento’s movie-famous thrift shop, Valley Thrift Town, will close at the end of August following a decision made by its new owners.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • They were converted from homes in the 1970s and had been home to a pet-grooming service, antique shop, thrift shop and small Tex-Mex restaurant before they were connected in 2016 for the opening of Taco Heads.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Definition of thrift shop

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