groceries

/ ˈɡrəʊsərɪz /

plural noun

1. merchandise, esp foodstuffs, sold by a grocer

Example Sentences

Families across the country are being squeezed by rising costs, from housing to groceries.

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If consumer spending is concentrated on groceries, it would be a bad sign for the economy but lend weight to the chance the Fed cuts borrowing costs in December.

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Grocery prices rose 2.7 percent from a year ago in September, recent government data showed, while a Politico poll found that groceries were the most challenging category for Americans to afford.

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The costs of big-ticket expenses like housing and healthcare in the U.S. are rising faster than average, and good deals have also become rare for smaller expenses like groceries.

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"It was incredibly stressful because the price of groceries has gone up, the cost of living in general is ridiculous," said Ms Secord, who finally landed a receptionist role in early November.

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