convenience store
/kən.viˈnɪns ˈstoʊr/ · con.ve.ni.ence store
noun
- A small retail store, often in a residential area, that carries a limited selection of items such as staples, junk food, and drugstore items, and which is open long hours for the convenience of shoppers. She stopped by the convenience store to grab a quick snack before heading to work.
- A store that caters to the needs of people in a hurry, often with extended hours of operation. The convenience store near her office was open 24/7, making it a popular spot for late-night workers.
Did you know? The first convenience store, 7-Eleven, was founded in 1927 in Dallas, Texas, and initially operated under the name Tote'm Stores.