American English
/stɔɹ/
One syllable.
a place where people buy things
Practice out louda place where people buy things
I need to stop at the store.
That store sells fresh bread.
American English usually says store for this meaning. British English often says shop.
grocery store · clothing store · online store · corner store
a/an + store
at/in + a/the + store
to put something in a place and keep it there for later use
Store the food in the refrigerator.
We store our winter clothes in boxes.
store food · store clothes · store supplies
store + something
store + something + in + a place
to keep information in a computer or other device so that you can use it later
The app stores your payment information.
This device can store thousands of photos.
For a computer or phone, store means to save information for later use.
store data · store a file · store information
store + data/information
store + data/information + on/in + a device
a supply of something kept for future use
The cabin has a store of firewood.
We keep emergency stores of water.
This meaning is often used in the plural: stores.
food stores · emergency stores · a store of water
a store of + noun
stores of + noun
a small store that sells food, drinks, and everyday items, often for long hours
I stopped at the convenience store for milk.
a large store with separate sections for different kinds of goods
She bought a coat at the department store.
to have something planned or waiting for someone
The future has many changes in store for us.