A shop licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises. Known as a “liquor store” in American English.
Off License
Example Sentences
"I need to stop at the off license on the way home."
"The off license sells wine and spirits."
Etymology & History
British liquor store. British alcohol retail full term. Licensed to sell alcohol for off-premises British consumption. Offy British abbreviation. Working-class British alcohol purchase. Reflects British licensing law vocabulary.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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