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adjective

ˈdīm-ˌstȯr How to pronounce dime-store (audio)
Definition of dime-storenext
as in cheap
costing little a dime-store tablecloth that is certainly good enough for a picnic

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dime store

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noun

as in department store

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Recent Examples of dime-store
Adjective
How to tell a true from a false prophet, the real Christ, returned in glory, from a dime-store messiah with a huckster’s charm? — Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 Because of the pervasive influence of death and black metal’s dependence on themes of depression, pessimism, and negativity, and dime-store Satanism — some lyrics can seem pro forma. — Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
And Black is a dime store paperback and pulp fiction aficionado, with the Bolan stories among his favorites. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 Werewolf Lawyer has its own distinct look, a pulp paperback straight from the golden age of dime store novels done by Ian Klarer. — Jef Rouner, Chron, 14 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dime-store
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dime-store
  1. cheap
  2. department store
  3. inexpensive
  4. chain store
  5. reasonable
  6. variety store
  7. affordable
  8. thrift shop
Adjective
  • Investors now see access to cheap and reliable power as a precondition for European companies to compete long-term.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Telehealth sites hit their first jackpot in the 2010s, when Viagra and other drugs for erectile dysfunction came off patent, allowing for the sale of cheaper generics.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheap
Noun
  • Beatles memorabilia on display at the County Seat Antique Mall in Benton, that was formerly the department store where George Harrison bought records during his time in Benton, June 3, 2026.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • From November, shoppers heading to Berlin’s upmarket KaDeWe department store will get more than designer brands and premium beauty products.
    — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of department store
Adjective
  • The Houthis can use relatively inexpensive drones and missiles to target oil and other infrastructure just across the border in Saudi Arabia, as well as tankers off the coast.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Dollar Tree offers inexpensive sewing supplies, although availability varies by store.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of inexpensive
Noun
  • In a press release, the San Jose Police Department said its retail theft unit was investigating retail thefts of large amounts of golf balls from multiple retail chain stores between March 25 and May 5.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 May 2026
  • Appliances Over 10 Years Old Habitat for Humanity ReStore is one of the few secondhand chain stores that accepts large appliances—whether laundry machines or fridges.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Definition of chain store
Adjective
  • For properties other than single-family homes and duplexes, the statute addresses reasonable provisions for clean and safe common areas along with services such as garbage removal and extermination of certain pests.
    — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • These are reasonable explanations for a temporary change, Desai says.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Noun
  • Opening in 1951, the Broadway Shopping Center, as it was then called, also offered space for several anchor department stores, along with a Woolworth variety store.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • And that didn’t include Barnes & Noble outlets, college bookstores, online-only sellers, rare book dealers, Friends of the Library shops or variety stores that also sell books.
    — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Definition of variety store
Adjective
  • Creality's approach is rather different, swapping smaller nozzle assemblies instead of complete print heads, and potentially bringing the benefits of multi-nozzle printing to a more affordable machine.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • With the enormous distractions and investments in college sports now removed, our institutions of higher learning can focus on their only mission, and that is providing the best, most affordable education on earth for our young people.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of affordable
Noun
  • Storage furniture in particular can be especially well-priced at the thrift shop.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Sacramento’s movie-famous thrift shop, Valley Thrift Town, will close at the end of August following a decision made by its new owners.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrift shop

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“Dime-store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dime-store. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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