convenience store

noun

: a small often franchised market that is open long hours

Examples of convenience store in a Sentence

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Where to buy tickets Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025 Pepsi has previously said that shoppers in the U.S. have grown more cautious, snacking less and making fewer purchases at convenience stores. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025 The ticket was sold at Ballpark Beverage, a convenience store at 2100 E. Lamar Blvd. Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2025 His winning ticket was purchased at Casey’s, a convenience store in Maumelle, per the release. Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for convenience store 

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of convenience store was in 1965

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“Convenience store.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convenience%20store. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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convenience store

noun
: a small market that is open many hours

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