From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishdime storeˈdime store noun [countable] American English BBTSHOP/STOREa shop that sells many different kinds of cheap goods, especially for the houseFrom Longman Business Dictionarydime storeˈdime store American EnglishCOMMERCE a shop that sells many different kinds of cheap goods, especially for the houseDime stores will always thrive if the location is right and the rent stays reasonable. → store