greengrocer

American  

[green-groh-ser] / ˈgrinˌgroʊ sər /

noun

Chiefly British.

1. a retailer of fresh vegetables and fruit.

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greengrocer British  

/ ˈɡriːnˌɡrəʊsə /

noun

1. a retail trader in fruit and vegetables

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Other Word Forms

• greengrocery
  noun

Etymology

Origin of greengrocer

First recorded in 1715–25; green + grocer

Example Sentences

Acting as the greengrocer in his analogy, Mr. Carney proclaimed that it is time for world leaders to follow his heroic example, take the proverbial signs out of their windows and speak truth to power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

I’m momentarily reminded of the daughter of a British greengrocer, Margaret Thatcher, who, early in her political career, established her economic credentials by the simple expedient of knowing the price of butter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Mr Jewell started working as a healthcare support worker at The Harbour with no previous experience of working in mental health having mainly done manual jobs as well as working as a greengrocer.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2024

The columns could only be seen from an abandoned garden that had once belonged to his friend, San Casciano's late greengrocer, who grew fruit and vegetables there to sell in the village shop.

From Reuters • Jun. 2, 2023

But by Wednesday when the greengrocer came he often had to ask for it back, and she always had it, unspent and waiting.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom