groceries

British

/ ˈɡrəʊsərɪz /

plural noun

merchandise, esp foodstuffs, sold by a grocer

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Groceries and fuel are becoming more expensive, and so is dog food.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Groceries and gas have only gotten more expensive.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Groceries, books, soft drinks and even the occasional iPhone can now be delivered to people's doorsteps in minutes.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Groceries rose 2.2% through the first nine months of this year, and at an annualized rate of just over 3%.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

But knowing how to read, we quickly learned to recognize signs on buildings: Groceries, Supermarket, Meats & Vegetables, for instance, let us know that there was food inside for the taking.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien

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