Department store

/dɪˈpɑrtmɪnt stɔr/

/dɪˈpɑtmənt stɔ/

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Other forms: department stores

Definitions of department store

noun
a large shop organized into sections that sell different types of items; commonly part of a retail chain

synonyms: emporium

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type of:
mercantile establishment, outlet, retail store, sales outlet
a place of business for retailing goods

Pronunciation

/dɪˈpɑrtmɪnt stɔr/

/dɪˈpɑtmənt stɔ/

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