Five and dime
retail store that sells a wide range of inexpensive household goods
Five and dime (also known as five-cent stores, dime stores, and ten-cent stores) is a type of store that was popular in the United States in the early to mid-20th century. They sold many different items, most of which were worth five or ten cents. Many transitioned to general department store format by the mid-20th century. Today, the format has returned to popularity as the dollar store format.
Popular five and dimes included:
