in store

1 of 2

phrase

: in readiness : in preparation
there's a surprise in store for you

in-store

2 of 2

adjective

: relating to or being an operation or activity located or taking place inside a store
in-store consumer survey

Examples of in store in a Sentence

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Adjective
The full-service coffee bar has free Wi-Fi, an in-store ATM, plus lattes and pastries. Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026 Yogurtland Rewards members can earn double points over Memorial Day weekend on in-store food and beverage purchases from May 22 through May 25. ABC News, 20 May 2026 The tiered program offers some sort of personalization at every level — from truly bespoke footwear to quick in-store customizations. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 Retailing for $400-425, the May 16 in-store-only release was expected to draw significant interest. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for in store

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in store was in 1961

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“In store.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20store. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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