First Known Use: 13th century
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1store
transitive verb \ˈstȯr\
: to put (something that is not being used) in a place where it is available, where it can be kept safely, etc.
: to collect and put (something) into one location for future use
: to place (information) in a person's memory or a computer's memory
storedstor·ing
Full Definition of STORE
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: lay away, accumulate <store vegetables for winter use> <an organism that absorbs and stores DDT>
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: to place or leave in a location (as a warehouse, library, or computer memory) for preservation or later use or disposal
4
— stor·able \ˈstȯr-ə-bəl\ adjective
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Origin of STORE
Middle English, from Anglo-French estorer to establish, restore, supply, from Latin instaurare to resume, restore
2store
noun
: a building or room where things are sold
: a large building in which something is kept for future use
: a large amount or supply of something that is kept for future use
Full Definition of STORE
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: storage —usually used with in <when placing eggs in store — Dublin Sunday Independent>
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: value, importance <set great store by a partner's opinion>
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: a large quantity, supply, or number : abundance
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a : storehouse, warehouse b chiefly British : memory 4
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: a business establishment where usually diversified goods are kept for retail sale <a grocery store> — compare shop
— in store
: in readiness : in preparation <there's a surprise in store for you>
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First Known Use of STORE
13th century
Related to STORE
3store
adjective
Definition of STORE
1
or stores : of, relating to, kept in, or used for a store
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: purchased from a store as opposed to being natural or homemade : manufactured, ready-made <store clothes> <store bread>
First Known Use of STORE
1574
Related to STORE
- Synonyms
- bought, mass-produced, off-the-peg [chiefly British], off-the-rack, off-the-shelf, ready–made, store-bought
- Antonyms
- bespoke (also bespoken), custom, customized, custom-made, tailored, tailor-made
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STORES Defined for Kids
1store
verb \ˈstȯr\
storedstor·ing
Definition of STORE for Kids
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: to place or leave something in a location (as a warehouse, library, or computer memory) for later use, disposal, or safekeeping <Store the old toys in the attic.>
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: to bring together or collect as a supply <The body stores fat.>
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: to provide with what is needed : supply <They stored a ship with goods.>
2store
noun
Definition of STORE for Kids
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: a place where goods are sold : shop <a candy store>
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: a large quantity, supply, or number <a store of natural resources>
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stores plural : something collected and kept for future use <a ship's stores>
— in store
: 1ready 1 <We have a big surprise in store for you.>
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