drugstore
Translation
chemist's, pharmacy
Examples
I need to go to the drugstore for some medicine.
I need to go to the chemist's for some medicine.
Grammar Patterns
((at/in/to the)) drugstore at/in/to the chemist's I'm going to the drugstore.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pharmacy, chemist's (UK)
Etymology
A compound word from 'drug' and 'store'.
Memory Tips
Literally a 'store' that sells 'drugs' (medicines). This is a common term in American English.