variants
also emporia
as in shops
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
an emporium for home electronic equipment filled with stuff I didn't know I needed but now desperately want
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Recent Examples of emporiums
By the nineteen-nineties, Uniclo had expanded to more than a hundred locations, many of them barnlike roadside emporiums where customers could pull in and grab a pack of underwear.
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emporiums
Noun
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Other costume shops, however, have not seen an increase in interest.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
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From Lunelli’s view, Italian shops in other countries are makeshift Italian embassies of the Italian lifestyle.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Some witnesses were staying at the nearby Hotel Vibra Algarb, a beachfront four-star property, while others were passing by on their way to a local gym, outlets including Metro UK and The Sun reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Istanbul pulses with history—its skyline crowned with slender minarets, grand domes, and bustling bazaars filled with copperware, carpets, and the scent of roasted chestnuts.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Having cash is still necessary in many countries for taxis, tipping, and at street markets, bazaars and other small businesses.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Geiger said many stores began offering discounts and clearance on select Halloween items even in early October.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, his strategy aims for a Macy’s with fewer but more appealing stores, complemented by e-commerce.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Emporiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emporiums. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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