store
Cross references:
1. shop
1. store \'sto-(*)r, 'sto.(*)r\ vt [ME storen, fr. OF estorer to construct,
restore, store, fr. L i]nstaurare to renew, restore, fr. in- + -staurare
(akin to Gk stauros stake) - more at STEER 1: FURNISH, SUPPLY; esp : to
stock against a future ti me {~ a ship with provisions} 2: to lay away :
ACCUMULATE {~ vegetables for winter use> 3: to leave or deposit in a place
(as a warehouse) for preservation or dis posal 4: to provide storage room
for : HOLD
2. store n 1a: something that is stored or kept for future use pl 1b:
articles (as of food) accumulated for some specific object and drawn up on
as needed : STOCK, SUPPLIES 1c: something that is accumulated : a source
from which things may be dra wn as needed : a reserve fund 2: STORAGE 3:
something that is highly valued or greatly relied upon : TREASUREM {set
great ~ by tradition} 4: a large quantity, supply, or number : ABUNDANCE
5: STOREHOUSE, WAREHOUSE 6: a business establishment where usu.
diversified goods are kept for retai l sale {grocery ~} {furniture ~} : in
a state of accumulation : in readiness for use - in store
3. store aj or stores 1: of, relating to, kept in, or used for a store {~
barge} 2: purchased from a store as opposed to natural or homemade :
MANUFAC TURED, READY-MADE {~ clothes} {~ bread} {~ teeth}