bottle shop

bottle shop
a store that sells wines, liquor, etc., by the bottle; liquor store.
[1925-30]

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  • bottle store — bottle shop or bottle store noun (Aust and NZ) A place where alcoholic drinks are sold for consumption off the premises only, an off licence • • • Main Entry: ↑bottle bottle store see ↑bottle shop above. • • • Main Entry: ↑bottle * * * …   Useful english dictionary

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