ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Brick and mortar

Imagine you want to buy a toy. You can go to a physical store made out of bricks and mortar. This store is called a brick and mortar store.

The bricks make up the walls of the building, and the mortar is the sticky stuff that holds the bricks together.

In these stores, you can see and touch the toys before you buy them. They usually have a big sign outside that tells you what type of store it is, like “toy store,” “grocery store,” or “clothing store.”

The workers inside the store can help you find what you need, and you can pay for your toy right there.

Brick and mortar stores have been around for a long time, but now some people prefer to shop online instead of going to a physical store.
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