chain storenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈtʃeɪn ˌstɔːr/us/ˈtʃeɪn ˌstɔːr/(one of) a group of shops that belong to a single company, have the same appearance, and sell similar goods
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Shops & auctions
- army disposals store
- army surplus store
- army-navy store
- art gallery
- auction
- discount store
- discount warehouse
- druggist
- drugstore
- duty-free
- milk bar
- newsagent
- newsstand
- off-licence
- offie
- swap meet
- sweet shop
- tabletop sale
- tag sale
- thrift store
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Examples from literature
- Chain stores also have furnished capital to small manufacturers, contracting for the bulk of their output.
- Others produce a somewhat better hat, such as is sold by chain stores.
- The greater part of the membership was loyal during critical times when the easy way would have been to withdraw and trade at chain stores.