computer store
Definition
- Noun:
- A retail establishment specializing in computers: A "computer store" is a physical or online shop whose primary business is selling computers, related hardware, and often software and peripherals, typically to individual consumers and small businesses.
Usage
- The term "computer store" specifically refers to the retail outlet itself. It is used to describe the place where computers are sold.
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Advanced Usage
- While the core meaning is a retail seller, the term can sometimes imply a place offering related services like repairs, technical advice, or custom system building.
- Example: The local computer store helped me recover data from my old hard drive.
Variants and Related Words
- Computer retailer: A more formal synonym for a company or person in the business of selling computers.
- Electronics store: A broader category of store that may sell computers among many other electronic items (e.g., televisions, cameras). A computer store is a more specialized type of electronics store.
Synonyms
- PC shop: Informal term, especially for stores selling personal computers.
- Computer shop: A common, slightly less formal synonym for "computer store."
- Computer outlet: Can refer to a store, sometimes implying it is a discount seller or a branch of a larger chain.
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
- General merchandise store: A store like a department store or supermarket that sells a wide variety of goods, where computers might be just one category among many.
- Computer manufacturer: A company that designs and builds computers (e.g., Apple, Dell) but may not operate its own retail stores.
Noun
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a store that sells computers to the small businessperson or personal user
