department store

noun

: a store having separate sections for a wide variety of goods

Examples of department store in a Sentence

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For years, Harvey Nichols’ ground floor has housed jewelry, beauty and accessories such as sunglasses and bags, but in a more traditional, open-plan department store format. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 30 July 2025 Parents of younger kids often shop at mass merchandisers, while those with older children are more likely to visit sporting goods, electronics, or department stores. Naveen Jaggi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 The department store didn’t appear to have any major corporate announcements, but Kohl’s stock surged 37%. Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 22 July 2025 Public safety experts say many grocers and department stores instead have used private security as their eyes and ears to identify repeat offenders, in the hopes law enforcement will follow up with them. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for department store

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of department store was in 1887

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“Department store.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/department%20store. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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department store

noun
: a store having separate sections for a wide variety of goods
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