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Meaning of Waitrose effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The observation that the opening of a Waitrose supermarket may increase property prices in the local area.

informal

Examples

“The stores are so iconic that in the UK, the "Waitrose effect" means that opening a new Waitrose & Partners store is likely to increase nearby property prices.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Waits Waitsfield waitstaff Waitt Waitui Waitulavich

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