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Pronunciation / Transliteration: stationär
"Viele Kunden ziehen stationäre Geschäfte dem Online-Shopping vor."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Referring to a physical presence or location, especially in the context of retail businesses.
"Many consumers still prefer shopping at brick-and-mortar stores for the personal experience." - 2
Describing businesses that operate from a physical storefront as opposed to online.
"The rise of e-commerce has challenged many brick-and-mortar retailers."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'brick-and-mortar' originates from the physical materials used in traditional buildings, with 'brick' referring to the fired clay blocks and 'mortar' being the binding substance. It emerged in the late 20th century to distinguish physical retail establishments from online businesses.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brick-and-Mortar" is said worldwide
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brique et mortier
Transliteration: brique et mortier
"De nombreux consommateurs préfèrent faire leurs achats dans des magasins en brique et mortier."
stationär
Transliteration: stationär
"Viele Kunden ziehen stationäre Geschäfte dem Online-Shopping vor."
fisico
Transliteration: fisico
"Molti consumatori preferiscono fare acquisti in negozi fisici."
físico
Transliteration: físico
"Muchos consumidores prefieren comprar en tiendas físicas."
físico
Transliteration: físico
"Muitos consumidores ainda preferem lojas físicas."
ईंट और मोर्टार
Transliteration: īṭ aur moṭār
"कई उपभोक्ता ईंट और मोर्टार की दुकानों में खरीदारी करना पसंद करते हैं।"
实体店
Transliteration: shítǐ diàn
"许多消费者仍然喜欢在实体店购物。"
오프라인
Transliteration: opeura-in
"많은 소비자들이 오프라인 매장에서 쇼핑하는 것을 선호합니다."
実店舗
Transliteration: jitsutenpo
"多くの消費者は実店舗での買い物を好みます。"
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