as in store
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers an emporium for home electronic equipment filled with stuff I didn't know I needed but now desperately want

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Recent Examples of emporium Flashback: Brenner previously founded chocolate emporium Max Brenner, a venture that culminated in a sale to — and non-compete lawsuit with — Israeli food conglomerate Strauss Group. Richard Collings, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024 In the late 1980s it was converted into a three-screen movie emporium, including a screen in the balcony. Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025 Grandstand is an emporium of Sox gear, and Josh Ganal, one of the co-owners, went to the back and brought back a Pope Leo 14 White Sox jersey in the home white with pinstripes, which retails for about $220. Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 14 May 2025 In addition to boasting an expansive emporium of bike bits of every description, the shop encompasses a behind-the-scenes warehouse in an old theater. Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emporium
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Noun
  • Shopping opportunities abound in Covington, with various boutiques, vintage shops, and specialty stores.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
  • This is enough detergent to wash 152 loads and usually sells for $30 or more at stores.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • On Sunday, July 20, Lord posted on Instagram a thank-you letter sent to him by the Duke of Sussex, 40, after visiting his shop East Side Ink to get a fake tattoo from country singer Jelly Roll in 2024.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 July 2025
  • The shop, which recently opened up in New York, has hired UK agents George Bray and George Hughes and signed Megan Garner, Super GT, Ollie Smith and Tenshi.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • Travelers will wander Istanbul’s famed bazaars, fly in hot air balloons over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, and pedal past Lycian ruins along the Aegean coast.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • Naples Beach Club guests will also have access to Market Square, a multifaceted bazaar that includes Naples Trading Company for grab-and-go provisions as well as entertainment options, such as a four-lane bowling alley, private screening room, game room, and a putting green.
    Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025

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“Emporium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emporium. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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