five-and-dime
Example Sentences
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The guy slid in front of Adams and stole his microphone, just in time to belt out the next lyrics: “Bought it at the five and dime, Played it ‘til my fingers bled.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2023
Charlotte Smith was raised in the small town of Borger, Texas, by parents who ran a five and dime store, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2021
“Our father would take us to the five and dime store, and we could buy whatever we wanted,” she said, gesturing at the bracelet she was wearing.
From New York Times • Oct. 2, 2018
You could buy them for a few cents at the five and dime, or cut them out of newspapers, comic books, magazines, and advertisements.
From Slate • Aug. 27, 2018
These innovations formed the basic model of the department store, grocery store and the "five and dime" as they existed throughout most of the 20th century.
From US News • Feb. 16, 2016
