weidewinkel
Dutch
Etymology
Compound of weide (“pasture”) + winkel (“shop”), named because they were often (planned to be) built outside developed areas on agricultural land.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʋɛi̯.dəˌʋɪŋ.kəl/
- Hyphenation: wei‧de‧win‧kel
Noun
weidewinkel m (plural weidewinkels)
- (Netherlands) A large supermarket, DIY centre or warehouse built on an industrial estate or outside built-up areas. [from mid 1970s]