Synonyms for

Stores

Verb / stɔ:rz / Another word for stores — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A store is a place where goods are sold to customers.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

repositories warehouses depots stockpiles

Informal

shops markets outlets hangouts

Literary

treasuries hoards archives

Antonyms

dispels discharges empties releases unloads unpacks

Common collocations

  • corner stores
  • grocery stores
  • department stores
  • online stores
  • convenience stores
  • drug stores
  • specialty stores
  • local stores

Word family

noun store
verb store
adjective storable

Usage note

As a noun, 'stores' often refers to supplies or provisions, especially in a military or survival context. As a verb, it means to keep or save something for future use.

Example sentences

  1. I went to the stores to buy a new dress.
  2. There are many stores in the mall.
  3. The store had everything I needed.
  4. The store was closed on Sundays.
  5. We went to the store to buy some snacks for the party.

Quotes

  • "You can't buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream, and that's pretty much the same thing." - Unknown
  • "Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it." - David Lee Roth
  • "I always say shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist." - Tammy Faye Bakker

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