Drugstore

/ˈdrʌɡˌstɔr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A retail store that sells medications and other health-related products, as well as various everyday items such as toiletries and cosmetics.

I need to stop by the drugstore to pick up some antiseptic for my cuts.

A store that combines a pharmacy with a variety of household and personal care products.

The drugstore near my house has a great selection of over-the-counter medicines.

A place where prescriptions are filled and other medical advice may be offered by pharmacists.

She went to the drugstore to get her prescription refilled.

A convenience store that may also offer some pharmaceutical services, often open late.

He found a 24-hour drugstore that was perfect for his late-night needs.

Etymology

The term 'drugstore' is derived from 'drug', which originates from the Middle English 'drogge' meaning dry substance, and 'store', which indicates a place for selling goods.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pharmacy aisle

The section of a drugstore where medications are located.

over-the-counter

Medications that can be purchased without a prescription, available in drugstores.

take to the drugstore

To go to the drugstore for a particular item, typically medication.

Related Words

pharmacy

A place where medications are dispensed and sold.

toiletries

Products used for personal hygiene and grooming, commonly found in drugstores.

Slang Meanings

Drugstore cowboy

Referring to someone who loiters or hangs around drugstores without purpose.

Pharm

A casual term used to refer to a pharmacy or drugstore.