English Expression · Intermediate
tuck shop
A small shop selling sweets and snacks, often in or near a school
Pronunciation: /ˈtʌkˌʃɒp/
Meaning
A small shop selling sweets and snacks, often in or near a school.
Example
At lunchtime, the pupils bought sweets from the school tuck shop.
At lunchtime, the pupils bought sweets from the school tuck shop.
Practice tips
- Practice tuck 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.