What does "department store" mean?

A large store containing many different departments, each of which deals in the sale of different goods or services.

What is a synonym for "department store"?

Common synonyms include: big box retailer, boutique, chain store, chain store, co op, co-op.

noun

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Noun

1
A large store containing many different departments, each of which deals in the sale of different goods or services.
2
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain wordnet