five-and-dime
Example Sentences
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The guy slid in front of Adams and stole his microphone, just in time to belt out the next lyrics: “Bought it at the five and dime, Played it ‘til my fingers bled.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2023
We had everything we needed at the Junction: a Penney’s, Kress five and dime, A&P Grocery, Ernst Hardware, Chevrolet, Ford, Buick and Chrysler dealers, Granada Theater, all just memories.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2022
You could buy them for a few cents at the five and dime, or cut them out of newspapers, comic books, magazines, and advertisements.
From Slate • Aug. 27, 2018
But the Navy has left scheduling up to individual captains, and three quarters of ships still use the five and dime.
From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2017
These innovations formed the basic model of the department store, grocery store and the "five and dime" as they existed throughout most of the 20th century.
From US News • Feb. 16, 2016
