define storefront
Storefront of a food shop. A storefront or shopfront is the facade or entryway of a retail store located on the ground floor or street level of a commercial building, typically including one or more display windows. A storefront functions to attract visual attention to a business and its merchandise. Before the middle of 19th century, shop fronts did not have large display windows, but often included features such as awnings and bay windows to attract the attention of passersby.