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