storefront

American

[stawr-fruhnt, stohr-] / ˈstɔrˌfrʌnt, ˈstoʊr- /

noun

the side of a store facing a street, usually containing display windows.
a store or other establishment that has frontage on a street or thoroughfare.

After the fire the family took shelter temporarily in an abandoned storefront.

adjective

of or relating to the frontage of a store, especially the display windows.

a storefront sign.
located or operating in a storelike area, room, or set of rooms fronting on a street.

a storefront community center.

Etymology

Origin of storefront

First recorded in 1935–40; store + front

Example Sentences

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We’ve cleared the postcard phase of winter — the fat twinkle lights, the bow-strapped storefronts, the flattering first snow — but spring has not yet agreed to show up.

From Salon

The storefront doubles as a concert venue, often for hardcore and pop punk shows.

From Los Angeles Times

In December, Comcast launched a storefront for add-on streaming apps and bundles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Videos on social media and YouTube show people tagging empty storefronts, skateboarding or riding bicycles indoors and urban explorers touring the abandoned spaces for posterity or to look for signs of paranormal activity.

From Los Angeles Times

The other recreated a storefront thronged by smiling people moving to Bad Bunny’s beats.

From Salon

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