HyperDic: woolworth

English > 1 sense of the word Woolworth:
NOUNperson Woolworth, Frank Winfield WoolworthUnited States businessman who opened a shop in 1879 selling low-priced goods and built it into a national chain of stores (1852-1919)
Woolworth > pronunciation
Soundswuh'lwer.th
Rhymesberth ... worth / Worth: 17 rhymes with erth...
English > Woolworth: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States businessman who opened a shop in 1879 selling low-priced goods and built it into a national chain of stores (1852-1919).
SynonymFrank Winfield Woolworth
Instance ofbusinessman, man of affairsA person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive)
SpanishFrank Winfield Woolworth

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