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Definition of hypermarket

hypermarket

/ˈhaɪpɚˌmɑːrkɪt/
hy · per · mar · ket
Plural:hypermarkets
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hypermarket Lexical Profile

hypermarket Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British An extremely large self-service retail store that combines a supermarket and a department store under one roof, typically located on the outskirts of a town.

Example

"We drove to the out-of-town hypermarket to buy both our weekly groceries and a new television."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'hypermarket' is widely used in British and European English, American English speakers typically prefer terms like 'superstore' or 'supercenter'.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s as a loan translation of the French word 'hypermarché', combining the Greek prefix 'hyper-' (over, beyond) with 'market'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hypermarket. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hypermarket
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