Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

off-licence

noun
/ˈɔːf laɪsns/
Definition
A retail store that sells alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises.
Examples
  • I need to stop by the off-licence to pick up some wine for dinner.
  • The off-licence has a wide selection of local beers.
  • During the festival, the off-licence had special discounts on various spirits.
Meaning
An off-licence is a place where you can buy beer, wine, and spirits to take home and enjoy elsewhere.
Synonyms
  • liquor store
  • beverage outlet
  • alcohol shop