chain store

noun

: one of numerous usually retail stores having the same ownership and selling the same lines of goods

Examples of chain store in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anna Maria Island, Florida A true Old Florida escape, Anna Maria Island preserves its authentic atmosphere by eschewing high-rises, chain stores, and fast-food restaurants. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025

The first company that announced was Tractor Supply, a 2250 chain store that sells farm supplies, pet and animal feed and supplies among other items. —Doug Melville, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

Shoplifters are more likely to steal from large chain stores (52%) than mom-and-pop shops (28%). —Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024

The economic blackout which aims to hurt large corporations by telling consumers not to spend money at major retailers and chain stores is an action that may end up hurting small businesses, the backbone of America. —Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chain store

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore

Kids Definition

chain store

noun

: any of a number of stores under the same ownership selling the same lines of goods