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grocer

 

[ ˈɡroʊsər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food supply

A grocer is a person who sells food and other products in a grocery store. Grocers often stock a wide variety of items, including fresh produce, canned goods, dairy products, and household supplies. Many grocers also offer specialty items, such as organic or locally sourced foods. The role of a grocer has evolved with the rise of supermarkets, but the fundamental concept of selling food remains the same.

Synonyms

merchant, retailer, shopkeeper

Examples of usage

  • She visited the grocer to buy fresh vegetables.
  • The local grocer has a great selection of organic foods.
  • He works as a grocer and enjoys interacting with customers.

Translations

Translations of the word "grocer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 merceeiro

🇮🇳 दुकानदार

🇩🇪 Lebensmittelhändler

🇮🇩 toko kelontong

🇺🇦 продавець продуктів

🇵🇱 sklep spożywczy

🇯🇵 食料品店

🇫🇷 épicer

🇪🇸 tienda de comestibles

🇹🇷 bakkal

🇰🇷 식료품점

🇸🇦 بائع المواد الغذائية

🇨🇿 potravinář

🇸🇰 potravinár

🇨🇳 杂货商

🇸🇮 živilski trgovec

🇮🇸 matvöruverslun

🇰🇿 азық-түлік дүкені

🇬🇪 სურსათის მაღაზია

🇦🇿 qida dükanı

🇲🇽 tienda de abarrotes

Etymology

The word 'grocer' comes from the Middle English 'grosser', which means 'wholesaler'. It is derived from the Old French word 'grossier', which means 'wholesaler', from 'gros' meaning 'large' or 'big'. The term can be traced back to the Latin word 'grossus', meaning 'thick' or 'large'. Historically, grocers primarily sold goods in bulk or large quantities, often catering to the needs of other retailers or merchants. Over time, the concept of a grocer has shifted toward selling smaller quantities of goods directly to consumers, especially with the establishment of grocery stores in urban areas. The role of grocers has adapted significantly, particularly in the last century, as modern supermarkets became more prevalent, leading to an expansion in the variety and availability of food items and household products.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,002, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.