Bodega
(noun)
- A small convenience store or corner store, typically found in urban areas, that sells a variety of goods, including groceries, snacks, and household items.
- A wine store or wine cellar.
Origin:
From the spanish word "bodega" meaning "storehouse" or "warehouse" originally referring to a storehouse for wine or other goods.
Examples:
- He went to the bodega to buy a pack of cigarettes.
- The bodega on the corner is open late, they have everything you need.
- Bodegas are a common sight in New York City and other urban areas.
- He was looking for a good bottle of wine for dinner, so he went to the bodega.
- The bodega was known for its large selection of wines and spirits.