A liquor store is a retail shop licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption off or on the premises. However, there are different synonym terms for liquor stores depending on the local terminology. In the United Kingdom, the most common equivalent is off-licence or offy, while in Australia, it's called bottle-o or bottlo. In the United States, the word package store, party store, or beverage center may be used, depending on the state or region. Other synonyms for liquor store include wine merchant, beer warehouse, or spirits shop. These terms may vary, depending on the location and the type of alcohol that the store specializes in selling.