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adjective

ˈdīm-ˌstȯr How to pronounce dime-store (audio)
Definition of dime-storenext
as in cheap
costing little a dime-store tablecloth that is certainly good enough for a picnic

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dime store

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noun

as in department store

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Recent Examples of dime-store
Adjective
How to tell a true from a false prophet, the real Christ, returned in glory, from a dime-store messiah with a huckster’s charm? — Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 Because of the pervasive influence of death and black metal’s dependence on themes of depression, pessimism, and negativity, and dime-store Satanism — some lyrics can seem pro forma. — Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
And Black is a dime store paperback and pulp fiction aficionado, with the Bolan stories among his favorites. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dime-store
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dime-store
  1. cheap
  2. department store
  3. inexpensive
  4. chain store
  5. reasonable
  6. variety store
  7. affordable
  8. thrift shop
Adjective
  • Microchips are relatively cheap and are required for every pet in Los Angeles County over 4 months old.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Prove Your Claims With Evidence In a market flooded with AI capabilities, claims are cheap, and every launch sounds the same.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of cheap
Noun
  • 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
  • As part of the reconfiguration, the 10,200-square-foot Dollar Tree at the end of the center would be moved to space between the new Publix and Gabe’s discount department store.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of department store
Adjective
  • But Bronc’s upstairs is a haven for burgers and an inexpensive Exchange Avenue meal.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • Among the most promising candidates are lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries, which offer significantly higher theoretical energy density while relying on sulfur—an abundant and inexpensive material.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Noun
  • In a press release, the San Jose Police Department said its retail theft unit was investigating retail thefts of large amounts of golf balls from multiple retail chain stores between March 25 and May 5.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 May 2026
  • Appliances Over 10 Years Old Habitat for Humanity ReStore is one of the few secondhand chain stores that accepts large appliances—whether laundry machines or fridges.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Definition of chain store
Adjective
  • Part of what’s at work is a reasonable desire to give a party with more than its share of grizzled congressional veterans a jolt of youthful energy.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • This week prosecutors need only demonstrate that there are reasonable grounds to believe Robinson killed Kirk.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Definition of reasonable
Noun
  • Opening in 1951, the Broadway Shopping Center, as it was then called, also offered space for several anchor department stores, along with a Woolworth variety store.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • And that didn’t include Barnes & Noble outlets, college bookstores, online-only sellers, rare book dealers, Friends of the Library shops or variety stores that also sell books.
    — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Definition of variety store
Adjective
  • People love Dinnerly meal kit deliveries because the brand offers affordable, easy-to-cook meals that fit any budget.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • But in the early 2020s, affordable, yet still sophisticated, Chinese cars—particularly electric vehicles—began to win over Chinese drivers.
    — Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of affordable
Noun
  • His family’s book business started when Weinstein’s uncles turned his grandfather’s thrift shop in India into a bookstore.
    — Daily News, Daily News, 19 June 2026
  • Shimokitazawa is a grungy counter-culture neighborhood in western Tokyo famed for its live music scene and boho thrift shops.
    — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Definition of thrift shop

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