English Expression · Intermediate
chemist's shop
Synonym of pharmacy, especially when run as a small standalone general store
Pronunciation: say chemist's shop
Meaning
A shop where medicinal drugs are prepared or sold; a pharmacy.
Example
I stopped by the chemist's shop to pick up a prescription and some cold medicine.
I stopped by the chemist's shop to pick up a prescription and some cold medicine.
Practice tips
- Practice chemist's 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.