gift shop

noun

: a store (such as a small store in a museum) that sells things which might be given people as gifts

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For now, the gift shop is closed, but will return in the future. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 The gear in the team gift shop is being made available to keep the old trademark in commercial use, according to WUSA9 in Washington. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 This gift shop specializes in designs from local creatives, from ceramics and wool sweaters to art prints and jewelry. — Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 Dust Both Kelley and Foerstner recommend a visit to Dust, a gift shop with an art gallery feel. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gift shop

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“Gift shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gift%20shop. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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