Phrase guide

variety store

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A shop where many small and inexpensive items can be bought.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dollar store, dime store, five-and-dime, ten-cent store, pound shop, $2 shop

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: halpakauppa — store selling inexpensive items
  • German: Billigwarenhaus — store selling inexpensive items
  • German: Schnäppchenladen — store selling inexpensive items
  • German: Schnäppchenmarkt — store selling inexpensive items
  • German: Ramschladen — store selling inexpensive items
  • Portuguese: loja de 1,99 — store selling inexpensive items
  • Portuguese: loja dos trezentos — store selling inexpensive items
  • Portuguese: loja do chinês — store selling inexpensive items
  • Portuguese: loja do indiano — store selling inexpensive items