drugstore

noun

drug·​store ˈdrəg-ˌstȯr 

: a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold : pharmacy

Synonyms

• apothecary
• pharmacy

Examples of drugstore in a Sentence

we picked up her medicine and some toothpaste at the drugstore

Recent Examples on the Web

Retailers with the largest number of store closures include discount chains and drugstores, according to CoreSight's data. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024

The department store is increasingly irrelevant – as is the drugstore. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024

While there are a number of great drugstore tints to choose from, the Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation is worth every penny, delivering exceptional light-to-medium coverage via a gel-cream texture that sinks well into skin. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024

The Wall Street Journal reported that the beleaguered drugstore giant and the private equity firm are discussing a deal that could be completed early next year. —Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing drugstore

• drugstore cowboy

Kids Definition

drugstore

noun

drug·​store ˈdrəg-ˌstō(ə)r 

-ˌstȯ(ə)r

: a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold

called also pharmacy

Medical Definition

drugstore

noun

drug·​store -ˌstō(ə)r, -ˌstȯ(ə)r 

: a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles (as food, cosmetics, and film) are sold

called also pharmacy