big-box

big-box

a large chain store with a boxlike appearance

big-box

(bĭg′bŏks′)adj. Relating to or being one of a chain of retail outlets or retailers selling goods in such outlets in volume at low cost in large warehouselike structures usually built outside of downtown areas near major roadways.

big′-box`


adj. pertaining to or being a very large store: big-box retailers. [1985–90]