Store Definition & Meaning

store
noun
  1. a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod"
  2. a supply of something available for future use; "he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars"
  3. an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached"
  4. a depository for goods; "storehouses were built close to the docks"
verb
  1. keep or lay aside for future use; "store grain for the winter"; "The bear stores fat for the period of hibernation when he doesn't eat"
  2. find a place for and put away for storage; "where should we stow the vegetables?"; "I couldn't store all the books in the attic so I sold some"

"Store" in song lyrics

See how store is used in real songs:

  • "Not having no idea of what the night had in store"
    2 Live Crew — Me So Horny
  • "Cars on chrome to police, like kids in a candy store"
    50/50 Twin — Grind
  • "lolly pop love is what I have in store"
    69 Boyz f/ JT Money — 2 A.M. (Watcha Doin'?)

Words that rhyme with store

Usage tips for "store"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "store" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for store to find words that pair well.

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