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A chain of large, discount department stores (most of which also sell groceries), originating in the United States and later spreading to several other countries.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: trademark
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verb
To shop at Walmart.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To outcompete, or drive out of business, by one's superior size and market share.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
The company name is likely an abbreviation for “Walton’s Mart”, after its founder, Sam Walton; Walton's choice of the name was inspired by the example of FedMart (more at Walmart § History on Wikipedia). The name was originally spelled Wal-Mart and later changed to Walmart.
