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store

/stษ”หr/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A retail establishment where goods or services are sold.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œShe went to the grocery store to buy fresh vegetables.โ€
  • โ€œThe new department store downtown has a wide selection of clothing.โ€
2.noun

A quantity or supply of something kept for use as needed.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe squirrels gathered a large store of nuts for the winter.โ€
  • โ€œWe need to replenish our store of medical supplies.โ€
3.verb

To keep or accumulate something for future use.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œHe likes to store his old photographs in a digital cloud archive.โ€
  • โ€œCamels store fat in their humps to survive in the desert.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Middle English 'storen' (verb) and 'stor' (noun), derived from Old French 'estorer' (to build, furnish, provide, stock), from Latin 'instaurare' (to renew, restore, set up). The meaning shifted from providing or accumulating supplies to a place where supplies are kept, and later to a retail shop.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'store' as a place where you 'stow' things away for later use.

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Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œstoreโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œstoreโ€ in English?

In English, store (noun) is defined as: โ€œA retail establishment where goods or services are sold.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œstoreโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œShe went to the grocery store to buy fresh vegetables.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œstoreโ€?

Common synonyms include:shop,boutique,supply,reserve,warehouse

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œstoreโ€?

Middle English 'storen' (verb) and 'stor' (noun), derived from Old French 'estorer' (to build, furnish, provide, stock), from Latin 'instaurare' (to renew, restore, set up). The meaning shifted from providing or accumulating supplies to a place where supplies are kept, and later to a retail shop.