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

For another excellent drugstore option, Dr. Zalka also recommends Dr. Dan’s Cortibalm. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 30 Apr. 2025

To get there, the venture will continue to expand its network of hospitals, clinics and drugstores both organically and through acquisitions in key cities across the Philippines, AC Health CEO and President Paulo Borromeo said. —Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

This drugstore option from Eucerin is a non-greasy lotion that offers several skin benefits for just under $20. —Danielle Jackson, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025

The recalled chips were shipped to grocery, convenience, and drugstores, as well as e-commerce distributors, in the following 13 states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing drugstore

• drugstore cowboy

Rhymes for drugstore

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

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