five-and-tens

variants also five-and-dimes
Definition of five-and-tensnext
plural of five-and-ten

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Noun
  • These products will be showcased within dedicated pop-ups in three retail locations that also house Vuitton boutiques.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Downtown, colorful art galleries and boutiques are filled with coastal treasures from handmade jewelry to nautical prints and souvenirs.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The House Oversight Committee’s first hearing on the Minnesota fraud scandal was complete with lawmakers pointing fingers and exchanging barbs in heated exchanges.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Flirty texts, meaningful exchanges and chance encounters spark something unexpected, especially through everyday moments like errands, commutes or late-night chats that start casually and end with momentum.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Five-and-tens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/five-and-tens. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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