drugstore
|drug-store|
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/ˈdrʌɡˌstɔr/
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/ˈdrʌɡˌstɔː/
place to buy medicine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'drugstore' originates from the combination of 'drug' and 'store', where 'drug' refers to medicinal substances and 'store' refers to a place where goods are sold.
Historical Evolution
'drugstore' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a place where drugs were sold, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold, often including toiletries and snacks.
I went to the drugstore to pick up my prescription.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/14 09:05