off-licence

== English == === Alternative forms === off licence, off-license === Etymology === From the fact that such stores have a licence only to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises. === Noun === off-licence (plural off-licences) (UK, Ireland) A shop selling alcohol for consumption only off the premises. ==== Synonyms ==== (Australia, NZ) bottle shop (British) offy (slang), beer-off (regional) (US) liquor store ==== Related terms ==== off-sale off-trade ==== Translations ==== === See also === fully licensed