Basic Details
Word: Department Store
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large shop divided into different sections that sell a variety of goods, such as clothing, furniture, and household items.
Synonyms: Retail store, shopping centre
Antonyms: Niche shop, specialty store
Idioms and Phrases
- Shop till you drop: To shop for a long time until you are very tired. Example: "On her birthday, she planned to shop till she dropped at the department store."
- One-stop shop: A place where you can find everything you need in one location. Example: "The department store is a one-stop shop for all my Christmas shopping."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The new department store opened last week, and it has everything from clothing to toys.
Example 2: We visited the department store to buy a new sofa for our living room.
Example 3: On Saturdays, the department store is always busy with shoppers looking for great deals.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first department store was opened in Paris in 1852? It transformed the way people shopped by offering many different products under one roof.
Famous Quote
"Shopping is an art, and the department store is a gallery." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "department store" mean?
a) A small corner shop
b) A large shop with different sections
c) A bookstore only
d) A type of market
Answer: b) A large shop with different sections
2. Which of these is a synonym of "department store"?
a) Retail store
b) Fast food restaurant
c) Ice cream parlour
d) Bookshop
Answer: a) Retail store
3. Which of the following is an antonym for "department store"?
a) Shopping centre
b) Niche shop
c) Supermarket
d) Clothing store
Answer: b) Niche shop
4. Which sentence correctly uses "department store"?
a) The department store sells eggs and milk only.
b) I love browsing through the shoes at the department store.
c) The department store only has one product for sale.
d) We found a cat in the department store.
Answer: b) I love browsing through the shoes at the department store.
5. What does the idiom "one-stop shop" refer to?
a) A place with many goods available
b) A shop that is rarely visited
c) An expensive shopping mall
d) A small local shop
Answer: a) A place with many goods available
