Drugstore (noun)

  1. A retail shop that sells medicines and other medical items.
  2. A store that sells items commonly found in a pharmacy such as cosmetics, toiletries, and snacks.
  3. 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:

  1. He went to the drugstore to buy some medicine for his cold.
  2. She went to the drugstore to buy some shampoo.
  3. I saw him at the drugstore buying cigarettes.
  4. I had to go to the drugstore because I ran out of shampoo.
  5. The drugstore is open 24 hours so it's very convenient.
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