Grocery store: meaning, definitions and examples
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grocery store
[ ˈɡroʊsəri stɔːr ]
shopping for food
A grocery store is a retail store that primarily sells food. It may also sell non-food items such as household goods, personal care products, and pharmacy items. Grocery stores typically offer a wide variety of products, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, and packaged goods.
Synonyms
food store, market, supermarket
Examples of usage
- I need to stop by the grocery store to pick up some milk and bread.
- She works at the local grocery store as a cashier.
- The grocery store is having a sale on fruits and vegetables this week.
Translations
Translations of the word "grocery store" in other languages:
🇵🇹 supermercado
🇮🇳 किराना दुकान
🇩🇪 Lebensmittelgeschäft
🇮🇩 toko kelontong
🇺🇦 продуктовий магазин
🇵🇱 sklep spożywczy
🇯🇵 食料品店
🇫🇷 épicerie
🇪🇸 tienda de comestibles
🇹🇷 bakkal
🇰🇷 식료품점
🇸🇦 متجر بقالة
🇨🇿 potraviny
🇸🇰 potraviny
🇨🇳 杂货店
🇸🇮 trgovina z živili
🇮🇸 matvörubúð
🇰🇿 азық-түлік дүкені
🇬🇪 სურსათის მაღაზია
🇦🇿 ərzaq mağazası
🇲🇽 tienda de abarrotes
Word origin
The concept of grocery stores dates back to ancient times, where markets were the primary source of food and other goods. In the 19th century, the first modern grocery store was opened in the United States. Over time, grocery stores have evolved to become essential establishments in communities, offering convenience and a wide range of products to customers.