groceries

British

/ ˈɡrəʊsərɪz /

plural noun

merchandise, esp foodstuffs, sold by a grocer

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The vast majority of U.S. goods, including groceries, are shipped around the country on 18-wheeler trucks, which are powered by diesel.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026

Since then, Genaro has always tried to give back to the community, his son said, allowing people to take home groceries to feed their families and then pay later when they are able.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

"Aldi is a brilliant single-purpose machine, while Walmart is a money machine that happens to sell groceries cheaply. That gap is the whole ballgame," Sheldon said.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

"Look at how it has caused people to scramble for groceries and clear out the shelves. Honestly, there hasn't even been much wind or rain these past two days."

From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026

He works and pays the rent and buys groceries and stuff.

From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson

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