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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
And Black is a dime store paperback and pulp fiction aficionado, with the Bolan stories among his favorites. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 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
  • JetKVM Smaller, cheaper and now wireless JetKVM Mini will come in two versions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Wolk expressed confidence that J & J can continue growing through future patent expirations, which allow cheaper competition to erode sales of blockbuster drugs.
    — Alexa LoMonaco,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheap
Noun
  • Italian department store La Rinascente is 15-minutes away on foot, and cosmopolitan Monti, with its bars and shops, is a 10-minute walk away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, the legendary New York City department store has teamed up with both Roger Vivier and Manolo Blahnik on exclusive shoe ranges for its big birthday.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of department store
Adjective
  • On a chemical level, alcohol is a very effective and relatively inexpensive extractor of flavor; water is simply unable to do the same job.
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • From decorative rugs and pillows to throws and wreaths, the options are endless for easy and inexpensive ways to transform your space.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 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
  • The defense acknowledged the affair but argued the state had built its case on a theory of motive and would be unable to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Twenty-five states have called for a constitutional amendment to restore the ability of Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on money in elections.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 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
  • Each city was graded on a score out of 100, with points based on metrics such as average spending on coffee, number of coffee drinkers per household, and number of affordable coffee shops.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • That included eliminating 400 vacant positions, tapping an $89 million rail-project reserve to cover transit expenses and using an affordable-housing reserve to pay for a county eviction-reduction program.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of affordable
Noun
  • Storage furniture in particular can be especially well-priced at the thrift shop.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of thrift shop

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“Dime-store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dime-store. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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