Meaning of the word "department store" in English

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department store

US /dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt ˌstɔːr/
UK /dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt ˌstɔːr/
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Noun

1.

a large shop divided into several different parts, each of which sells a different type of goods

Example:
She spent the afternoon browsing in the department store.
The new department store offers a wide range of products.
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