English Explanatory Dictionary

off-licence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A shop selling alcohol for consumption only off the premises.

Word forms

off-licence off-licences off licence off-license

Etymology

From the fact that such stores have a licence only to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises.

Synonyms

bottle shop offy beer-off liquor store

Related words

off-sale off-trade fully licensed

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