groceries
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Consumers also are more cautious about spending more on groceries amid inflation, a reduction in food stamps and rising gas prices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The food shops, run by Social Enterprise Kent, redistribute surplus food and offer cut-price groceries.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Amina Hearns has been living with her mother and grandmother in West Covina, Calif., since she graduated from college in 2023, and she helps pay a portion of rent, groceries and utilities.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Over the years, Target has relied less on groceries and household staples than Walmart to drive sales.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Nobody asks her why groceries took more than two hours.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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