Meaning & use
storefronts
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“storefronts” is a form of “storefront”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meanings
nouncountable
The front part of a shop, including the window and entrance, facing the street.
Grammar: Countable; usually plural when talking about many shops.
Patterns
- a row of storefronts
- storefronts along a street
The storefronts along Main Street were decorated for the holiday.
Many storefronts were empty after the mall opened.
She admired the colorful storefronts as she walked downtown.
nouncountable
A small shop or business located at street level, often with a display window.
Grammar: Countable; often used in the plural to talk about a shopping area.
Patterns
- open a storefront
- a storefront business
The bakery started as a small storefront in the neighborhood.
They run a storefront that sells handmade jewelry.
The charity opened a storefront to collect donations.
Word forms
| singular | storefront |
|---|
Common combinations
- empty storefronts
- The recession left many empty storefronts in the town center.
- storefront window
- The storefront window was filled with new fashions.
- a row of storefronts
- We walked past a row of storefronts selling souvenirs.
Synonyms and how they differ
- shop front
- The British term for the same thing; 'storefront' is the American equivalent.
- facade
- The front of any building, not specifically a shop; 'storefront' is more specific.
Word family
- store noun
- A shop or place where goods are sold.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'storefronts' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Storefronts' are the fronts of shops, so they can be closed. The other options treat it as food, a flying object, or a person.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “storefronts”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.