Synonyms

groceries

British

/ ˈɡrəʊsərɪz /

plural noun

merchandise, esp foodstuffs, sold by a grocer

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Example Sentences

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Groceries and gas have only gotten more expensive.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Groceries, Imeh’s cellphone bill and food for their cat take up most of the rest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Groceries, books, soft drinks and even the occasional iPhone can now be delivered to people's doorsteps in minutes.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Groceries are up 2.7%, electricity has risen more than 5%, and core items like beef and coffee are climbing, despite some declines in eggs and gasoline.

From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025

But knowing how to read, we quickly learned to recognize signs on buildings: Groceries, Supermarket, Meats & Vegetables, for instance, let us know that there was food inside for the taking.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien

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