English Expression · Intermediate
pound shop
A shop selling household groceries, toys, etc, that are typically priced at a pound each
Pronunciation: say pound shop
Meaning
A shop selling household groceries, toys, etc, that are typically priced at a pound each.
Example
We stopped at the pound shop to pick up some cheap household supplies.
We stopped at the pound shop to pick up some cheap household supplies.
Practice tips
- Practice pound 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.