Definitions for: Department Store

[n] a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain

Webster (1913) Definition: De*part"ment store
A store keeping a great variety of goods which are arranged
in several departments, esp. one with dry goods as the
principal stock.

Synonyms: emporium

See Also: mercantile establishment, outlet, retail chain, retail store, sales outlet