convenience store

noun

: a small often franchised market that is open long hours

Examples of convenience store in a Sentence

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Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Jay Cannon, USA Today, 24 July 2025 Wooten is the founder and former owner of Tiger Mart Inc., a chain of convenience stores and truck centers located across the state. Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025 The ordeal began just before midnight Tuesday, July 22, and ended after the boy escaped near a convenience store east of Monroe, officials said. Mark Price july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025 The resort is located on the island’s main road, within walking distance of several bars, restaurants, shops, and convenience stores. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for convenience store

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Jul. 2025.

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convenience store

noun
: a small market that is open many hours

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