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Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
In Japan, they are known for duping ticket inspectors on trains, disrupting convenience stores and hassling passengers on the subway.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Sheetz This gas station and convenience store chain recently entered the metro Detroit market with its first location at 33380 Wick Road.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Where to buy tickets Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1965, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of convenience store was
in 1965
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“Convenience store.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convenience%20store. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
convenience store
noun
: a small market that is open many hours
More from Merriam-Webster on convenience store
Nglish: Translation of convenience store for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about convenience store
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