English Expression · Intermediate
chemist shop
Synonym of pharmacy, especially when run as a small standalone general store
Pronunciation: say chemist shop
Meaning
Synonym of pharmacy, especially when run as a small standalone general store.
Example
I stopped by the local chemist shop to pick up a prescription and some vitamins.
I stopped by the local chemist shop to pick up a prescription and some vitamins.
Practice tips
- Practice chemist shop out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.