7-Eleven

noun, adj — 3 senses

7-Eleven

noun

US /ˌsɛvən əˈlɛvən/

Etymology A trade name, reflecting the company's opening hours at the time.

1

A 7-Eleven convenience store.

For quotations using this term, see Citations:7-Eleven.

2

Canada, US Any convenience store.

Genericized trademark

7-Eleven

adj

Etymology In reference to the saying that they "repeat the same seven words, eleven times".

1

Christianity, Lifestyle, Religion Derogatory A worship song that is overly repetitive.

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