See also: drug store

English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From drug +‎ store.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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drugstore (plural drugstores)

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

Usage notes

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

Derived terms

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French

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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drugstore m (plural drugstores)

  1. (anglicism) drugstore

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