drugstore

noun
UK: /ˈdrʌɡstɔː/
US: /ˈdrʌɡstɔːr/

  1. A shop that sells medicines and other things like makeup and snacks.

    1. I need to go to the drugstore.
    2. She bought some aspirin at the drugstore because she had a headache.

  2. A retail store, especially in the United States, that sells prescription and over-the-counter medicines, toiletries, and often a variety of other goods, such as cosmetics, food, and magazines.

    1. He picked up shampoo at the drugstore.
    2. After the appointment, I'll stop by the drugstore to get my prescription filled.

Synonyms

pharmacy apothecary

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "drugstore" in English means: A shop that sells medicines and other things like makeup and snacks., A retail store, especially in the United States, that sells prescription and over-the-counter medicines, toiletries, and often a variety of other goods, such as cosmetics, food, and magazines..

The phonetic transcription of "drugstore" is /ˈdrʌɡstɔː/ in British English and /ˈdrʌɡstɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "drugstore": pharmacy, apothecary.

Example usage of "drugstore": "I need to go to the drugstore.". More examples on the page.