1. a large retail store selling a wide variety of goods
2. a commercial center or marketplace
Usage: formal

Examples

• The old emporium downtown sold everything from clothing to household goods.
• She visited the furniture emporium to find a new dining table.
• The city became a major emporium for international trade.
• The antique emporium had treasures from around the world.
• Local farmers brought their produce to the weekly emporium.
• The electronics emporium offered the latest gadgets at competitive prices.