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Definition of stores - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
shopsUK places where people buy thingsUK
- We visited many stores during our trip.
2.
provisionssupply of essentials for future use
- The cabin had stores of food and water.
3.
militaryTECH. munitions carried externally on military aircraftTECH.
- The jet was equipped with stores for the mission.
Images of stores
places where people buy things 
supply of essentials for future use 
munitions carried externally on military aircraft
Expressions with stores
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go shopping at stores
We decided to hit the stores for some new clothes.
retail outlets of limited size and inventory
Small stores often offer unique products not found in larger chains..
supplies and food kept on a ship for a trip
The crew checked the ship's stores before leaving port.
Origin of stores
Old English, stōr (large quantity)
Terms with stores included in their meaning
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commerce
visit stores to browse or buy items
buying items
move to stores to buy goods or items needed or wanted
acr: compact disc
small disc that stores music or data
acr: Digital Video Disc
disc that stores movies or videos digitally
prepaid purchasing
prepaid card used to make purchases at specific stores
physical store
wheeled cart for carrying items in stores
business
series of stores or businesses with the same brand
shopping center
large area with many retail stores and restaurants
mental ability
faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
commercial
retail price of a book in stores
commerce
machine that records sales and stores cash
retail
room for trying on clothes in stores
distribution
truck used for distributing products to stores
shopping
look at things in stores without buying them
retail
structure for displaying dresses in stores
retail
everyday items sold in general stores
visit stores
visit multiple stores to compare goods and prices
retail
large complex with many retail stores and services
city utility
tall tank that stores water, maintaining pressure for pipes
technology
buy things using the internet instead of visiting physical stores
real estate
building mainly used for business activities like offices, stores or services
retail
group of stores under the same brand selling discounted products
supplier
company or person that supplies goods to stores
computer storage
device in a computer that stores digital data on a hard disk
Examples of stores in a sentence
The stores were crowded during the holiday sale. They kept stores of grain in the barn. The ship was loaded with stores for the journey. The aircraft's stores were inspected before takeoff. Pilots must manage their stores carefully during missions.
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- French:magasins, réserves, ...
- German:Geschäfte, Vorräte, ...
- Italian:negozi, scorte, ...
- Spanish:tiendas, provisiones, ...
- Portuguese:lojas, provisões, ...
- Chinese:商店, 储备, ...
- Japanese:店, 備蓄, ...
- Arabic:مَحَلّ, مؤن, ...
- Hebrew:חֲנוּיוֹת, מַלַּאי, ...
- Russian:магазины, запасы, ...
- Ukrainian:магазини, запаси, ...
- Hindi:दुकानें, भंडार, ...
Definition of store - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
retailUS place where items are sold to customersUS
- I went to the store to buy groceries.
2.
storageUS place where items are kept when not in useUS
- The old furniture is in the store until needed.
3.
abundancelarge amount of something available
- She has a store of knowledge about history.
4.
technologyTECH. memory device in computingTECH.
- The data is saved in the store for processing.
Verb
1.
storagekeep something in a place for future use
- We store our winter clothes in the attic.
2.
computingTECH. US put information into a computer memoryTECH. US
- The program can store large amounts of data.
3.
capacityhave the capacity to hold something
- This bottle can store two liters of water.
Images of store
place where items are sold to customers 
place where items are kept when not in use
Expressions with store
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save something, especially money, for future needs
She always stores up some of her salary for emergencies..
available or present in a particular place
There are many surprises in store at the party.
keep something for future use
She stored up enough food for the winter.
plan or expect something to happen in the future
No one knows what life has in store for us.
save something for future use
She always keeps some money in store for emergencies.
accumulate issues that will cause problems
By not addressing the complaints, they are storing up trouble.
await as a future event or experience for someone
No one knows what is in store for us.
take responsibility for a group or process
He was left to mind the store during the manager's absence.
to value or consider important
She puts great store in honesty and integrity.
value or regard something as very important or significant
She sets great store by honesty in all her relationships.
negotiate poorly by conceding too much to others
He tends to give away the store during salary discussions.
have confidence in or rely on something
He sets store by his team's ability to win.
store selling men's clothes and accessories
He bought a new suit from the mens store.
place selling old valuable items
We visited an antique store downtown.
place selling old valuable items
She bought a vintage lamp from the antiques store.
online platform for downloading applications
She downloaded a fitness app from the app store.
store selling materials for construction and renovation
They visited the building supply store for new tools.
shop specializing in selling sweets and chocolates
She visited the candy store to buy some chocolate bars..
retail business that sells clothes
She found her perfect dress at the local clothing store..
store selling company's branded products
Workers bought supplies at the company store after their shift.
retail shop selling computers and accessories
I bought my new laptop from the computer store.
shop selling materials for crafts
She bought yarn from the craft store.
large shop divided into sections for different products
The department store has a great selection of shoes.
large store offering goods at reduced prices
We bought our new TV from a discount department store.
Origin of store
Latin, 'staurum' (storehouse)
Examples of store in a sentence
She found a quaint store selling antiques. The store was filled with seasonal decorations. They visited the store to find old records. The archive holds a store of old maps. They drew on a store of patience during the delay. The store malfunctioned, causing data loss.
He upgraded the store to increase capacity. They store digital files on the cloud. Farmers store grain in large silos. You can store your files in the cloud. The device can store up to 500 contacts. The pantry can store a lot of canned goods. This hard drive can store thousands of photos.
View all translations of store
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:magasin, stocker, ...
- German:Laden, lagern, ...
- Italian:negozio, conservare, ...
- Spanish:tienda, almacenar, ...
- Portuguese:loja, guardar, ...
- Chinese:商店, 存放, ...
- Japanese:店, 保管する, ...
- Arabic:متجر, خَزَّنَ, ...
- Hebrew:חֲנוּת, לְאַחְסֵן, ...
- Russian:магазин, хранить, ...
- Ukrainian:магазин, зберігати, ...
- Hindi:दुकान, रखना, ...
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