Drugstore
(noun)
- A retail shop that sells medicines and other medical items.
- A store that sells items commonly found in a pharmacy such as cosmetics, toiletries, and snacks.
- A store that sells items such as cigarettes, soft drinks and snacks. Sometimes also referred as convenience store.
Origin:
The word drugstore comes from the word "drug" which is originally from old english word "droc" meaning "dried plant", and "store" meaning a place where things are kept for sale. it was first recorded in the early 19th century.
Examples:
- He went to the drugstore to buy some medicine for his cold.
- She went to the drugstore to buy some shampoo.
- I saw him at the drugstore buying cigarettes.
- I had to go to the drugstore because I ran out of shampoo.
- The drugstore is open 24 hours so it's very convenient.