Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
off-license
Noun
/ˈɔːf ˈlaɪsəns/
Definition
A type of retail store that sells alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises.
Examples
- He picked up a bottle of wine from the off-license for the dinner party.
- Off-licenses often have a wide selection of beers and spirits for customers.
Meaning
An off-license shop is specifically authorized to sell alcoholic drinks that customers can take away and consume elsewhere, rather than consuming on-site.
Synonyms
- liquor store
- package store
- off-sales
