Phrase guide

head shop

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A retail outlet specializing in sale of paraphernalia related to consumption of cannabis, other recreational drugs, and New Age herbs, as well as generally selling counterculture art, magazines, music, clothing, and home decor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a shop specializing in articles of interest to drug users

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he bought some roach clips and hashish pipes at the head shop

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: shop, store

History

Etymology

From head + shop. First use appears c. 1966 in the defunct periodical East Village Other.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 幻覺用品商店 /幻觉用品商店 (huànjué yòngpǐn shāngdiàn) — retail outlet
  • Finnish: head shop — retail outlet