Store

Definition

The term "store" refers to a place where goods are kept or sold, or the act of keeping something for future use.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /stɔːr/
• Respelling: STOR

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /stɔː/
• Respelling: STAW

Etymology

The word "store" originates from Old French "estore," meaning "provisions or supplies," which evolved from Latin "instaurare," meaning "to restore or establish." It entered Middle English as "store," referring to a place for storage or supplies.

Derivatives

• Storage (noun)
• Storehouse (noun)
• Restore (verb)
• Storable (adjective)
• In-store (adjective)

Synonyms

• Shop
• Warehouse
• Reserve

Antonyms

• Use
• Exhaust
• None

Usage

The term "store" is used to describe retail establishments or the act of keeping something for future use. For example: "She went to the grocery store," or "We need to store these files securely."

Related Terms

• Warehouse: A large place used for storing goods.
• Reserve: Something kept for future use.
• Inventory: A detailed list of stored items.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A place where goods are sold: Refers to a shop or retail establishment.
  • Example: "They opened a new clothing store downtown."
• A place where goods are kept: Refers to a storage facility or warehouse.
  • Example: "The store is stocked with emergency supplies."
• A supply or reserve of something: Refers to an amount kept for future use.
  • Example: "She has a store of knowledge about art."

Verb

• To keep something for future use: Refers to placing items in a secure location.
  • Example: "We need to store the seasonal decorations in the attic."
• To accumulate or collect: Refers to gathering and saving items or data.
  • Example: "The device can store up to 500 songs."