discount house
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- noun
- /ˈdɪskaʊnt haʊs/
:
tienda de descuentos
- The discount house sells electronics at prices that are much lower than typical retail stores.
Examples
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Many people prefer buying appliances from a discount house instead of paying full price at regular stores.
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She always shops at the local discount house to save money on groceries.
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The new discount house attracted customers with its low prices and wide selection of goods.
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The new discount house opened last week.
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I love shopping at the discount houses in town.
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You can find great deals on clothing at any local discount house in the area.
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Many families save money by shopping at a discount house for their everyday groceries.
Synonyms
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A shop that sells things like food and clothes for lower prices
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A shop that sells everyday items at lower prices than usual
A shop or company that sells goods at lower prices than usual
How Cheap
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a retail store selling goods at reduced prices' is directly derivable from combining 'discount' (price reduction) with 'house' (a firm or outlet), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the sense. This noun+noun compositional pattern is common in English and many other languages, supporting immediate transparency.
Etymology
Discount house creates a simple picture: a house that sells things with a discount, a price cut. So discount house means 'a store that sells goods at lower than usual prices'.