Drugstore
/ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/
Definitions
A retail shop where medicinal drugs, toiletries, cosmetics, and sometimes other goods are sold.
/ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/
A retail store where medications and other health-related products are sold.
I went to the drugstore to get a flu shot.
💡 Simply: Imagine a store where you can get your medicine and also things like soap and snacks. It's like a mini-mart for health and everyday needs!
👶 For kids: A place where grown-ups go to buy medicine and other stuff they need.
More Examples
The drugstore also sells snacks, drinks, and magazines.
The nearest drugstore is about a mile away from my house.
How It's Used
"I need to go to the drugstore to pick up my prescription."
"She stopped by the drugstore to buy some toothpaste and shampoo."
Idioms & expressions
go to the drugstore
To visit a drugstore for a specific reason.
"I need to go to the drugstore to get my medication."
From 'drug' (medicine) and 'store'. The term originated in the United States in the late 19th century, replacing earlier terms like 'apothecary' and reflecting the shift towards selling a wider range of goods alongside medications.
The term became more prevalent in the early 20th century as the variety of goods sold in such establishments increased.