Supermarket: meaning, definitions and examples

A place to buy a variety of food, drinks, and household items. Usually larger than a grocery store but smaller than a hypermarket.

• I go to the supermarket every Sunday to buy groceries for the week.
• The supermarket has a section for fresh vegetables and fruits.

A smaller retail store where you can buy food and everyday items. Often caters to a local neighborhood.

• I need to stop by the grocery store to pick up some milk.
• The grocery store around the corner has the best fresh bread.

A very large retail space that combines a supermarket and a department store, offering a wide range of products including electronics, clothing, and home goods.

• Our family does the monthly shopping at the hypermarket.
• You can buy everything from clothes to kitchenware at the hypermarket.

A term often used to describe an extremely large retail space similar to a hypermarket but may emphasize even more variety and magnitude of products.

• The new megamarket has a huge electronics section.
• During the weekend, the megamarket gets really crowded.