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Definition of Store
1. Noun. A mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services. "He bought it at a shop on Cape Cod"
Specialized synonyms: Bakehouse, Bakery, Bakeshop, Barbershop, Bazaar, Bazar, Betting Shop, Bodega, Bookshop, Bookstall, Bookstore, Booth, Boutique, Dress Shop, Building Supply House, Building Supply Store, Butcher Shop, Meat Market, Canteen, Chain Store, Cleaners, Dry Cleaners, Clothing Store, Haberdashery, Haberdashery Store, Mens Store, Commissary, Computer Store, Candy Store, Confectionary, Confectionery, Convenience Store, Deli, Delicatessen, Food Shop, Apothecary's Shop, Chemist's, Chemist's Shop, Drugstore, Pharmacy, Florist, Florist Shop, Flower Store, Gift Shop, Novelty Shop, Hardware Store, Ironmonger, Ironmonger's Shop, Head Shop, Junk Shop, Hat Shop, Millinery, Outfitter, Liquor Store, Off-licence, Package Store, Loan Office, Pawnbroker's Shop, Pawnshop, Perfumery, Pet Shop, Pizza Parlor, Pizza Shop, Pizzeria, Fix-it Shop, Repair Shop, Beauty Parlor, Beauty Parlour, Beauty Salon, Beauty Shop, Salon, Shoe Shop, Shoe Store, Shoe-shop, Specialty Store, Second-hand Store, Thriftshop, Tobacco Shop, Tobacconist, Tobacconist Shop, Toyshop
Generic synonyms: Mercantile Establishment, Outlet, Retail Store, Sales Outlet
Terms within: Shopfront, Storefront
Derivative terms: Shop, Shop, Shop
2. Verb. Keep or lay aside for future use. "The bear stores fat for the period of hibernation when he doesn't eat"
Specialized synonyms: Bin, Computerise, Computerize, Victual, Accumulate, Amass, Collect, Compile, Hoard, Pile Up, Roll Up, Hive
Generic synonyms: Hold On, Keep
Derivative terms: Storage
3. Noun. A supply of something available for future use. "He brought back a large store of Cuban cigars"
Specialized synonyms: Base, Infrastructure, Cache, Hoard, Stash, Provision, Government Issue, Issue, Military Issue, Seed Stock
Generic synonyms: Accumulation
Derivative terms: Stock, Stock, Stock, Stock, Stocker, Stockist
4. Verb. Find a place for and put away for storage. "I couldn't store all the books in the attic so I sold some"
Generic synonyms: Hold On, Keep
Derivative terms: Storage
5. Noun. An electronic memory device. "A memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached"
Group relationships: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System
Generic synonyms: Computer Hardware, Hardware, Memory Device, Storage Device
Specialized synonyms: Non-volatile Storage, Nonvolatile Storage, Fixed Storage, Read-only Memory, Read-only Storage, Rom, Real Storage, Scratchpad, Virtual Memory, Virtual Storage, Volatile Storage
Terms within: Register
6. Noun. A depository for goods. "Storehouses were built close to the docks"
Generic synonyms: Deposit, Depositary, Depository, Repository
Specialized synonyms: Dump, Garner, Granary, Magazine, Powder Magazine, Powder Store, Railhead, Treasure House, Storage Warehouse, Warehouse
Definition of Store
1. n. That which is accumulated, or massed together; a source from which supplies may be drawn; hence, an abundance; a great quantity, or a great number.
2. a. Accumulated; hoarded.
3. v. t. To collect as a reserved supply; to accumulate; to lay away.
Definition of Store
1. Noun. A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept. ¹
2. Noun. A supply held in storage. ¹
3. Noun. (context: mainly North American) A place where items may be purchased. ¹
4. Noun. (context: computing archaic) Memory. ¹
5. Verb. (transitive) To keep (something) while not in use, generally in a place meant for that purpose. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive computing) Write (something) into memory or registers. ¹
7. Verb. (intransitive) To remain in good condition while stored. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Store
1. to put away for future use [v STORED, STORING, STORES]
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Literary usage of Store
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1. Bulletin by United States (1918)
"SCHOOL CREDIT FOB store EXPERIENCE. In mapping out the retail selling course of
study provision is made for store practice, -which is indispensable to the ..."
2. Library Journal by American Library Association, Library Association (1922)
"This committee, now called the Co-operative store Committee, is composed of ...
The store was opened on June 9th, in charge of an experienced storekeeper. ..."
3. Journal by Bond & Share Society, New Hampshire Dental Society, American Wine Society, Manning Valley Historical Society (1904)
"Corbett, John, spirit store, George st. Couch, Aaron, boot and shoe maker, ...
Williams, Mary, spirit store, George st. The only disciple of Esculapius in ..."
4. Old Virginia and Her Neighbours by John Fiske (1897)
"The country store was an important institution in Old Virginia. Under some
conditions it would have formed a nucleus around which a -The count,., ..."
5. Annual Report by Indiana State Board of Health (1907)
"Conditions very good In store; refrigerator only fair. GH Jones & Co. ...
store and refrigerator clean; rendering department only fair. ..."
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