Corner shop

Corner shop

/ˈkɔːnə ʃɒp/
Noun General British

British small local shop, often family-run.

Etymology & History

British neighborhood store. British retail terminology. Traditional British convenience shop. Asian British ownership common now. Americans 'convenience store'. Reflects British local shopping culture.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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