general store
nounUK /ˈdʒen.rəl stɔːr/
US /ˈdʒen.rəl stɔːr/
A general store is a small shop that sells many different kinds of things.
We stopped at the general store to buy bread, milk, and a map.
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2. A store in a small town that carries a wide mix of goods rather than one specialty.
The old general store on Main Street still sells everything from nails to candy.
3. A retail shop serving a rural community, often also acting as a gathering place.
Neighbors met at the general store to catch up on local news.
4. A shop that stocks basic household and everyday items for nearby residents.
The general store keeps flashlights and batteries for storm season.