Grocery: meaning, definitions and examples

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grocery

 

[ ˈɡroʊsəri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

shopping list

groceries are food and other goods that are sold by a grocer or supermarket. They include fresh produce, canned goods, dairy products, and household items.

Synonyms

food, provisions, supplies

Examples of usage

  • We need to buy groceries for the week.
  • She filled her cart with groceries for the party.
Context #2 | Noun

grocery store

a grocery is also a store that sells food and other goods. It is usually smaller than a supermarket and may specialize in certain types of products.

Synonyms

corner shop, food store, market

Examples of usage

  • I prefer to shop at the local grocery for fresh produce.
  • The grocery on the corner is convenient for last-minute items.

Translations

Translations of the word "grocery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mercearia

🇮🇳 किराना

🇩🇪 Lebensmittelgeschäft

🇮🇩 toko kelontong

🇺🇦 бакалія

🇵🇱 sklep spożywczy

🇯🇵 食料品店

🇫🇷 épicerie

🇪🇸 tienda de comestibles

🇹🇷 bakkal

🇰🇷 식료품점

🇸🇦 بقالة

🇨🇿 potraviny

🇸🇰 potraviny

🇨🇳 杂货店

🇸🇮 živilska trgovina

🇮🇸 matvörubúð

🇰🇿 азық-түлік дүкені

🇬🇪 სურსათის მაღაზია

🇦🇿 ərzaq mağazası

🇲🇽 tienda de abarrotes

Etymology

The term 'grocery' originated from the Middle English word 'grosserie' which meant a wholesale grocer's shop. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to both the goods sold by a grocer and the store itself. The concept of grocery stores dates back to ancient times, with markets and merchants selling food and provisions. Today, groceries are an essential part of daily life, providing a wide variety of food and household items for consumers.

Word Frequency Rank

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