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7-Eleven
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English
Alternative forms
en 7-11 7/11
Pronunciation
en /ˌsɛvən əˈlɛvən/ GA
Etymology 1
A trade name, reflecting the company's opening hours at the time.
Noun
mul 7-Eleven
A 7-Eleven convenience store.
en
en en North America genericized trademark Any convenience store.
Translations
a 7-Eleven convenience store
Japanese: ja セブンイレブン subunirebun
any convenience store
Chinese:
Cantonese: yue 七仔
Japanese: ja セブン Sebun
Korean: ko ^세븐
Thai: th เซเว่น
Proper noun
mul 7-Eleven
The 7-Eleven chain of convenience stores.
Translations
retail chain
Japanese: ja セブンイレブン Sebun'irebun
Korean: ko ^세븐일레븐
Thai: th เซเว่นอีเลฟเว่น
See also
en Slurpee
Further reading
Etymology 2
In reference to the saying that they "repeat the same seven words, eleven times".
Adjective
mul 7-Eleven
en religion chiefly Christianity derogatory A worship song that is overly repetitive.
en Music Christianity