Shops and Services

This article presents a comprehensive list of common words and phrases related to shops and services, along with their brief explanations and example sentences.

No.	Word/Phrase	Example Sentence	Description (Note: BE = British English)
1	Supermarket	"We buy our groceries at the local supermarket."	A large self-service store selling foods and household goods.
2	Boutique	"She found her dress at a small, independent boutique."	A small stylish shop, especially one that sells clothes.
3	Bakery	"The bakery on Main Street has the best bread."	A place where bread and pastries are made and sold.
4	Butcher	"I get my meat from the local butcher."	A shop where meat is sold.
5	Pharmacy	"Can you pick up my prescription at the pharmacy?"	A store where medicinal drugs are dispensed. (BE: Chemist)
6	Florist	"We ordered wedding flowers from the florist."	A shop that sells flowers and plants.
7	Bookstore	"She spent hours browsing the bookstore."	A shop selling books. (BE: Bookshop)
8	Grocery Store	"He's going to the grocery store to buy some milk."	A store that sells food and small household goods.
9	Convenience Store	"The convenience store is open 24/7."	A small store with extended hours, selling a range of items.
10	Hardware Store	"You'll find tools and paint at the hardware store."	A store specializing in hardware and building materials.
11	Department Store	"The department store has various sections like clothing and home goods."	A large store with many departments offering a variety of goods.
12	Mall	"They went to the mall for shopping and movies."	A large building or series of connected buildings containing shops.
13	Market	"Local farmers sell their produce at the market."	An area or event where goods are sold, often outdoors.
14	Salon	"She has an appointment at the hair salon."	A shop offering beauty treatments like hairdressing.
15	Barbershop	"He gets his hair cut at the neighborhood barbershop."	A place for men's haircuts and grooming.
16	Laundromat	"I do my laundry at the laundromat near my apartment."	A self-service laundry facility.
17	Dry Cleaner	"I need to drop my suit off at the dry cleaner."	A shop where clothes are cleaned with chemicals.
18	Tailor	"The tailor altered my dress perfectly."	A person or shop that alters clothes for a better fit.
19	Shoe Repair	"The shoe repair shop fixed my favorite boots."	A shop that specializes in fixing shoes.
20	Jewelry Store	"He bought a ring at the jewelry store."	A store where jewelry is sold.
21	Toy Store	"The toy store is full of games and toys for children."	A shop selling toys.
22	Pet Store	"We adopted a kitten from the pet store."	A store selling pets and pet supplies.
23	Electronics Store	"She bought a new laptop from the electronics store."	A store selling electronic goods and devices.
24	Furniture Store	"They found their perfect couch at the furniture store."	A store selling furniture for homes and offices.
25	Gift Shop	"The museum's gift shop has unique souvenirs."	A shop selling gifts and souvenirs.
26	Thrift Shop	"You can find vintage clothes at the thrift shop."	A shop selling second-hand clothes and goods.
27	Optician	"The optician tested her eyesight and prescribed glasses."	A professional who dispenses prescription eyeglasses.
28	Newsstand	"He bought a newspaper at the newsstand."	A small booth selling newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals.
29	Coffee Shop	"Let's meet at the coffee shop on Main Street."	A small, informal restaurant serving coffee and light meals.
30	Ice Cream Parlor	"The ice cream parlor has so many flavors to choose from."	A shop selling ice cream and desserts.
31	Candy Store	"The kids love visiting the candy store."	A store that specializes in selling candy and sweets.
32	Gas Station	"We stopped at the gas station to fill up the tank."	A place where gasoline is sold and vehicles are serviced.
33	Car Wash	"His car looks shiny after a trip to the car wash."	A facility for cleaning automobiles.
34	Mechanic	"The mechanic fixed the issue with my car."	A professional skilled in repairing and maintaining machinery.
35	Bank	"I need to go to the bank to withdraw some money."	An institution for receiving, lending, exchanging, and safeguarding money.
36	ATM	"There's an ATM right outside the supermarket."	An automated teller machine for making financial transactions.
37	Post Office	"I have to send this package at the post office."	A government facility offering mail-related services.
38	Library	"She borrowed several books from the library."	A place set up for reading and lending books.
39	Clinic	"He visited the clinic for a routine checkup."	A facility for health care, often for specific services.
40	Gym	"I'm going to the gym to exercise."	A facility with equipment and facilities for sports and exercise.
41	Spa	"She spent a day at the spa for relaxation."	A place offering therapeutic and beauty treatments.
42	Hotel	"We booked a room at a luxury hotel."	An establishment providing accommodations and services for travelers.
43	Restaurant	"This restaurant serves the best Italian cuisine in town."	A place where people pay to sit and eat meals.
44	Fast Food	"He grabbed a fast food meal for lunch."	Quick service restaurants offering ready-made food.
45	Bar	"Let's grab a drink at the bar tonight."	An establishment serving alcoholic beverages.
46	Nightclub	"They danced all night at the nightclub."	A place that stays open late at night and provides entertainment and dancing.
47	Cinema	"They went to the cinema to see the latest movie."	A theater where films are shown.
48	Theater	"The theater is hosting a new Broadway play."	A place where live performances are presented.
49	Gallery	"The art gallery is exhibiting contemporary paintings."	A room or building for displaying art.
50	Museum	"The museum has an extensive collection of ancient artifacts."	An institution for preserving and exhibiting objects.
51	Check out	"Please check out at the front desk before you leave."	To complete a purchase or leave a hotel.
52	Ring up	"The cashier rang up my items quickly."	To record the cost of items on a cash register.
53	Shop around	"I shopped around for the best deal on a new TV."	To compare prices before making a purchase.
54	Try on	"I need to try on these shoes before buying them."	To wear something to check if it fits or looks good.
55	Look for	"I'm looking for a gift for my friend."	To search for something.
56	Pick up	"I'll pick up some groceries on my way home."	To collect or buy something.
57	Drop off	"Can you drop off this package at the post office?"	To deliver something to a place.
58	Pay back	"I need to pay back the money I borrowed."	To return money that one has borrowed.
59	Fill out	"Fill out this form with your personal details."	To complete a form or document.
60	Sign up	"I signed up for a new yoga class at the gym."	To register or enlist for something.

Note: This table provides a comprehensive selection of words and phrasal verbs related to shops and services, useful for English learners.