drugstore

[druhg-stawr, -stohr] / ˈdrʌgˌstɔr, -ˌstoʊr /

NOUN

market/mart

Synonyms

WEAK

bazaar bodega booth business chain store co-op corner store deli delicatessen department store dimestore emporium exchange fair general store grocery store mall outlet shop shopping mall showroom souk square stall stock exchange store supermarket trading post truck variety store warehouse

NOUN

store

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boutique chain store convenience store deli department store discount store emporium grocery store market outlet shop shopping center showroom supermarket

STRONG

mart repository stand storehouse super

WEAK

discount house five-and-dime five-and-ten specialty shop superette

Example Sentences

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However, the owner of the drugstore chain and insurance giant Aetna continues to be dogged by concerns about federal rates for Medicare insurers.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

In its consumer beauty segment, which includes drugstore brands like CoverGirl, Sally Hansen and Rimmel, revenue declined 2% in the quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

When that friend went to the drugstore, a pharmacy inspector happened to be there, doing routine rounds.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025

“And I went to the drugstore to get toothpaste and washing powder. It’s all so high.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

They passed a drugstore and a finance company and three banks.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

drugstore

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