pro shop

noun

: a shop at which equipment for a particular sport (such as golf or tennis) is sold typically by a professional in that sport

Examples of pro shop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While their pro shop didn’t have much on sale, REI’s website is the mother lode of markdowns. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2024 Spa services include massage, facials, hair and nails are available, in addition to a pro shop and cafe. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Feb. 2024 These moves follow voter approval of a $15 million bond sale referendum in April allowing for the construction of a new clubhouse/pro shop along with a series of other amenities. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2023 Following a successful community referendum, the facility underwent a $29.4 million renovation and reopened in the Fall of 2020 and now features two NHL-size rinks, a studio rink, eleven team rooms, a dryland training room, meeting rooms, pro shop and dining options. Pioneer Press Staff, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2022 The renovations included the construction of an 8,000-square-foot, two-story pro shop with a self-serve concession and vending area, 2,000 square feet of covered viewing decks and a social and meeting space with a catering bar. Dallas News, 26 July 2022 To work on one’s skills, the new clubhouse will also include a practice facility, instruction, and pro shop. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 July 2023 Users do caution that the factory string job is less than stellar and recommend having the racket restrung at a pro shop for best results. goodhousekeeping.com, 1 June 2023 Staff such as starters, bartenders, cooks, servers and pro shop attendants are hired locally and employed by Troon. David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pro shop was in 1932

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“Pro shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pro%20shop. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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