Definition

A very large store that combines a supermarket and a department store, offering a wide variety of products.

Example

I went to the hypermarket to buy groceries and some clothes.

Conversation

Have you been to that new hypermarket downtown?

Not yet, but I've heard it's huge and has everything you need.

Yeah, I went last weekend and it was pretty impressive!

I should check it out; it sounds like a great place to shop.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hypermarket → It is formed from "hyper-" (from Greek "hyper", meaning over or beyond) and "market" (from Old English "mearc", meaning a place for trade). The word "hypermarket" refers to a large retail space that goes beyond a traditional market, offering a wide variety of goods under one roof.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning 'beyond' and 'market' as a place for trade — a hypermarket is a place that goes beyond a regular market, offering a vast selection of products.

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