Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
five-and-ten
Noun
/ˈfaɪv ənd ˈtɛn/
Definition
A type of retail store that sells a variety of inexpensive goods.
Examples
- As a child, I loved visiting the five-and-ten to pick out small toys and candies.
- During the Great Depression, five-and-ten stores became a popular shopping destination for families seeking affordable goods.
Meaning
Often refers to a store that was popular in the early to mid-20th century, where items were sold for five or ten cents.
Synonyms
- dime store
- variety store
- discount store
