drugstore
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Definition
A 'drugstore' is a store in the United States where you can buy medicines, health products, and often other everyday items like snacks and toiletries. It is similar to a pharmacy but usually sells more than just medicines.
Usage & Nuances
'Drugstore' is mostly used in American English; British English equivalents are 'pharmacy' or 'chemist's'. In the US, drugstores often include convenience items and may have an in-store pharmacy. Do not confuse with 'drug dealer' (illegal).
Example Sentences
I bought some toothpaste at the drugstore.
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My mother works at a drugstore.
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You can find medicine at any drugstore.
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On my way home, I stopped at the drugstore to grab a snack.
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There's a 24-hour drugstore near my apartment.
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If you have a headache, just walk over to the drugstore.
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