adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to a very large retail establishment built as a massive, free-standing structure. US

   "Big-box retailers like Wal-Mart have driven local mom-and-pop stores out of business."

Example

More examples

"Most builders I've seen in town just get everything they need from the big-box hardware stores."

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