Synonyms of drugstores

drugstores

noun

plural of drugstore

as in pharmacies

a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold

we picked up her medicine and some toothpaste at the drugstore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pharmacies
• apothecaries
• dispensaries
• sick bays

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of drugstores

Here’s a guide to watch’s open and closed on Monday across the Fresno area — from supermarkets and drugstores to banks and government offices. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026

Because pharmacies are required to serve the public, anyone is welcome, and the prices, along with a member prescription program for those paying out of pocket, often beat other drugstores. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026

In addition to the budget-friendly prices, drugstores like CVS offer additional ways to save with events such as the CVS Fall Epic Beauty sale. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 Aug. 2026

That measure covers grocery, mass, club and drugstores, but leaves out restaurants, tasting rooms and most independent wine shops. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

On top of the rotating categories, the card earns 3% on dining at restaurants (including takeout and eligible delivery services) and at drugstores, plus 5% back on travel booked through Chase Travel. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

But in recent years, dry shampoo has emerged as an especially popular option as it is found everywhere from salons to drugstores and promises to refresh hair in minutes without requiring a trip to the shower. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 July 2026

His team spent about a month overlaying influenza trends on card spending, hunting for spikes at drugstores, and found a relationship that was never clean enough to use. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Overnight, from Los Angeles, my accounts bled out through a string of Walgreens drugstores, an Arco gas station, and a single charge of thousands of dollars at a Staples, the signature of a gift-card cash-out. — Ryan Pettit, Time, 7 July 2026