What does STORE mean?

Store

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a place where goods are kept for sale; a retail establishment selling items to customers; a supply or stock of something that is kept for use when needed.
• Verb: to keep or accumulate something for future use; to put away or save something for later; to retain something in memory.

Pronunciations:

• US: /stɔr/
• UK: /stɔː/

Origin and Usage:

The word "store" comes from the Middle English word "stor" which means a supply or stock of something. Its usage dates back to the 13th century. The word has been used in various contexts such as a place where goods are kept for sale, a retail establishment selling items to customers, and a supply or stock of something that is kept for use when needed.

Synonyms:

• Shop
• Boutique
• Market
• Warehouse
• Depot

Related Words:

• Stare
• Sport
• Score
• Stone
• Storm

Example Sentences:

• The store was closed for renovation.
• She went to the store to buy some groceries.
• The store had a huge selection of shoes.
• He stored the leftover food in the fridge.
• She stored the information in her memory for future reference.