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department store
noun
: a large store that has separate areas in which different kinds of products are sold
Full Definition of DEPARTMENT STORE
: a store having separate sections for a wide variety of goods
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First Known Use of DEPARTMENT STORE
1887
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DEPARTMENT STORE Defined for Kids
department store
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Definition of DEPARTMENT STORE for Kids
: a store having individual departments for different kinds of goods
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