According to the good people at Random House and their Dictionary, an emporium is a noun referring to "a place, town, or city of important commerce, especially a principle center of trade." I think this is one of those words that is more fun to use in other less-intended meanings.
For example, an article I was reading today described someone's intelligence as "an emporium of knowledge." I want to try and toss around some "emporiums" when I get the chance now!
I had a neighbor growing up who never seemed to throw anything away, her garage was an emporium of odds and ends.
Stuart's ex-girlfriend was manic; her head an emporium of emotions desperately in need of a sedative.
Okay, so mine need some work, but this is definitely a fun one to play with!
Sergio del Limónar
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