Drugstore: meaning, definitions and examples
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drugstore
[ หdrสษกหstษr ]
retail store
A drugstore is a retail store that primarily sells medications, health products, and beauty supplies. Many drugstores also offer various household goods and may include a pharmacy where prescriptions are filled.
Synonyms
apothecary, chemist, pharmacy.
Examples of usage
- I need to stop by the drugstore to pick up my prescription.
- The drugstore has a great selection of over-the-counter medicine.
- She works at the local drugstore and knows a lot about skincare products.
- You can find snacks and drinks in the drugstore's convenience section.
Translations
Translations of the word "drugstore" in other languages:
๐ต๐น farmรกcia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคตเคพ เคเฅ เคฆเฅเคเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Apotheke
๐ฎ๐ฉ toko obat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฟัะตะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ apteka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใใฐในใใข
๐ซ๐ท pharmacie
๐ช๐ธ farmacia
๐น๐ท eczane
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ๊ตญ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตูุฏููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ lรฉkรกrna
๐ธ๐ฐ lekรกreล
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ lekarna
๐ฎ๐ธ apรณtek
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำััั ะฐะฝะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแคแแแแฅแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ apteka
๐ฒ๐ฝ farmacia
Etymology
The term 'drugstore' has its origins in the early 19th century, deriving from the combination of the word 'drug' and 'store.' The word 'drug' itself can be traced back to the Old French 'drogue,' which means a substance used for medicinal purposes. In the late 1800s, with the growth of pharmacy services and the retail sale of health goods, drugstores began to emerge as important establishments within communities. These stores not only provided prescriptions but also a variety of consumer products. The concept of a drugstore expanded over the decades, incorporating items like cosmetics, personal care products, and even grocery items, reflecting changes in consumer needs and shopping habits. Today, drugstores are often one-stop shops that cater to a wide range of health and personal care needs.