drugstore

See also: drug store

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From drug +‎ store.

Pronunciation

  • (US, Canada) enPR: drŭg'stôr, IPA(key): /ˈdɹʌɡ.stoɹ/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɹʌɡ.stɔː(ɹ)/
    • Audio (UK):(file)

Noun

drugstore (plural drugstores)

  1. (chiefly US, Canada) Synonym of pharmacy, especially a small standalone general store which includes a pharmacy.

Usage notes

  • Generally not used for pharmacies included within a larger store, run as a department within a hospital, etc.

Derived terms

French

Pronunciation

  • Audio:(file)

Noun

drugstore m (plural drugstores)

  1. (anglicism) drugstore

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