- chain store
- `chain ,store noun countone of a group of stores that all belong to the same person or company
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
chain store — ➔ store1 * * * chain store UK US noun [C] (also chain) ► COMMERCE a store that is part of a chain of similar stores selling the same type of product, and that are all owned and controlled by the same organization: »The shopping complex hosts a… … Financial and business terms
chain store — also chain|store [ˈtʃeınsto: US sto:r] n one of a group of shops, all of which are owned by one organization = ↑chain … Dictionary of contemporary English
chain store — chain stores also chain store N COUNT A chain store is one of several similar shops that are owned by the same person or company, especially one that sells a variety of things … English dictionary
chain store — chain′ store n. bus a retail store that is part of a chain • Etymology: 1905–10, amer … From formal English to slang
chain store — ☆ chain store n. any of a chain of retail stores … English World dictionary
chain store — ► NOUN ▪ one of a series of shops owned by one firm and selling the same goods … English terms dictionary
Chain store — A Kmart chain store A Wal Mar … Wikipedia
chain store — one of a group of retail stores under the same ownership and selling similar merchandise. [1905 10, Amer.] * * * ▪ retailing operation any of two or more retail stores having the same ownership and selling the same lines of goods. Chain… … Universalium
chain store — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms chain store : singular chain store plural chain stores one of a group of shops that all belong to the same person or company … English dictionary
chain-store — see chain store … English dictionary