drugstore

noun

ˈdrəg-ˌstȯr How to pronounce drugstore (audio)
Definition of drugstorenext
as in pharmacy
a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold we picked up her medicine and some toothpaste at the drugstore

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Recent Examples of drugstore Earlier this year at the 2026 Grammy awards, McRae and Bad Bunny both relied on nail strengtheners from Essie, the classic drugstore brand that Amal Clooney has pledged her allegiance to. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 July 2026 On the pillow was an open box of cold medicine from the corner drugstore. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026 Curious what other drugstore products are dermatologist-recommended? — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 These are the best drugstore sunscreens that are Allure editor- and dermatologist-approved and won’t break the bank. — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for drugstore
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pharmacy
Noun
  • The hospital includes two operating rooms, a pharmacy and a laboratory, while doctors continue performing orthopedic surgeries and treating infections and other conditions left untreated in the aftermath of the disaster.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • The store features a True Texas BBQ Restaurant, curbside and home delivery service and a full-service pharmacy with a drive-thru, as well as a gas station and car wash.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of pharmacy

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