country store

Học thuật
Thân thiện
country store

A family shops for groceries at the old country store.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A retail store serving a sparsely populated region; usually stocked with a wide variety of merchandise: A "country store" is a type of shop, typically located in a rural or remote area with a low population density. It often carries a broad and diverse range of goods to meet the various needs of the local community, as it may be the primary or only shopping option available.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • We stopped at the old country store to buy some bread, nails, and fishing tackle.
    • The country store on the edge of town is a vital hub for the surrounding farms.
    • In many remote areas, the country store also functions as a local post office.
Advanced Usage

  • "The old-fashioned country store": This phrase emphasizes the traditional, sometimes historic, character of such establishments, which may evoke a sense of nostalgia.

    • The town preserved the old-fashioned country store as a museum.

  • "A general country store": Highlights the store's function as a general store, selling a wide assortment of items.

    • You can find everything from groceries to hardware at a general country store.
Variants and Related Words

  • General store (n): A very similar term for a retail store, especially in a small town or rural area, that sells a wide variety of goods.

    • The general store was the heart of the pioneer community.

  • Trading post (n): Historically, a place established for trading, often in a frontier or remote area. While similar in location, a trading post often specifically involved barter and trade with indigenous populations.

    • The fur traders operated out of a remote trading post.
Synonyms
  • General store: A store selling a variety of goods, often in a rural setting.
  • Rural store: A store located in the countryside.
  • Mercantile (archaic/formal): A store or market, especially one dealing in a variety of goods.
Related Phrases
  • "The local country store": A common phrase referring to the specific store serving a particular rural community.
    • Everyone gets their news and supplies at the local country store.
Related Idioms
  • (As) busy as a country store on a Saturday afternoon: An idiom describing a scene of bustling activity and many customers.
    • When the festival is in town, the main street is as busy as a country store on a Saturday afternoon.
country store

A family shops for groceries at the old country store.

Noun
  1. a retail store serving a sparsely populated region; usually stocked with a wide variety of merchandise

Từ đồng nghĩa