English Explanatory Dictionary

hypermarket

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A shop combining elements of a department store and a supermarket.

Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌmɑːkɪt/ /ˈhaɪpəɹˌmɑɹkɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hypermarket.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-hypermarket.wav

Word forms

hypermarket hypermarkets

Etymology

From hyper- + market, calque of French hypermarché.

Synonyms

supercenter superstore hypermart

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