groceries
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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It was during a recent fridge clean-out when I came to the uncomfortable realization that I’m pretty bad at shopping for groceries.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Nearly three in four people said they have cut back on other expenses such as dining out, travel, groceries and entertainment, Numerator found.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
That feeling is especially strong among poorer consumers, who are hit harder by rising costs for groceries and gasoline than wealthier Americans.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
In the 1970s and 1980s, teen employment routinely topped 50%, as bagging groceries, flipping burgers and lifeguarding were considered a rite of passage for young Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
I stuff my feet in my Crocs and take the bag of groceries Mom offers me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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