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

Stow Away a Small-Things Bag Go to a drugstore and stock up on essentials: shampoo, toothpaste, Advil, lip balm, deodorant. —David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024

The third-quarter report is CEO David Joyner’s first since taking the lead role of the retail drugstore chain in October. 4. —Kristian Burt, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024

Walgreens, in contrast, doubled down too much on physical drugstores for years. —Phil Wahba, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024

Walmart is launching a 30-minute prescription delivery — a move that will bring more competition to US drugstores. —Alexandra Banner, CNN, 23 Oct. 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