Trading Post (Noun)
Meaning
A retail store serving a sparsely populated region; usually stocked with a wide variety of merchandise.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The trading post on the reservation was the only place to buy groceries and supplies for miles around.
- In the rural town, the local trading post served as a general store, selling everything from hardware to clothing.
- The trading post was a lifeline for the isolated community, providing essential goods and services to residents.
- After a long drive through the desert, we stopped at a trading post to refuel and stock up on snacks and water.
- The trading post in the small village was a bustling hub of activity, with locals and tourists alike browsing the eclectic selection of goods.