department store

noun

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: a store having separate sections for a wide variety of goods

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But on the other hand, America’s iconic department stores have struggled to reinvent themselves for the modern age of shopping. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 29 June 2026 And so tourists and locals alike swarmed places with AC in Midtown, whether that be a deli or department store, looking for any relief from the outside elements. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 3 July 2026 While department stores have broadly struggled during that time, Kohl’s also faced specific issues that contributed to revenue declines. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 27 June 2026 Carroll’s claims stem from a 1990s incident at New York department store Bergdorf Goodman. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for department store

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of department store was in 1887

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department store

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: a store having separate sections for a wide variety of goods
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