in-store
in-store — adjective
1. Describes products, services, or events that are offered or take place inside a
Describes products, services, or events that are offered or take place inside a real-world shop rather than online — for example, an in-store discount that a shopper can only get by visiting the shop, or a cooking demonstration set up in the supermarket aisle.
The electronics store promoted its in-store repair service with a large banner outside.
in-store + noun (repair service)
Shoppers can try the new perfume at the in-store testing counter before buying it.
in-store + noun (testing counter)
Noa found a better price online than the one offered by the in-store display.
The supermarket runs in-store tasting sessions for its bakery products every Saturday.
In-store pickup allows customers to order online and collect their items from the local shop.
- on-site
Focuses on the physical location rather than the retail context; used more for services than products.
- on-premises
More formal; usually describes services or facilities at a business location.
- in-shop
Much less common; occasionally used in British English branding.
- online
Direct opposite — available or done through the internet.
- mail-order
Refers to ordering by post or catalogue rather than visiting a shop.
文法句型
in-store + noun
用法筆記
Always hyphenated when used before a noun. Do not confuse with the unhyphenated phrase 'in store', which means 'awaiting or about to happen in the future'.
常見錯誤
in-store — adverb
1. In a physical shop rather than through an internet website — for example, decidi
In a physical shop rather than through an internet website — for example, deciding to buy something in-store after seeing it online, or checking whether an item is available in-store before making a trip.
Élise preferred to buy shoes in-store so that she could try them on first.
in-store as adverb modifying verb buy
The website showed the item as available, but it was not in stock in-store.
Yuna spotted the handbag on the website but decided to examine it in-store before buying.
Hari compared the prices listed on the app with those marked on the shelves in-store.
The cashier explained that the discount was only available in-store, not on the website.
- at the shop
More literal and conversational; less compact than 'in-store'.
- in person
Broader meaning — can refer to any face-to-face interaction, not just shopping.
用法筆記
As an adverb, 'in-store' typically appears after the verb ('buy in-store', 'available in-store'). It contrasts naturally with 'online' in the same sentence.