grocery

American  

[groh-suh-ree, groh-shree] / ˈgroʊ sə ri, ˈgroʊ ʃri /

noun

plural

groceries

1. Also called grocery store.  a store that sells perishable and nonperishable food supplies and certain nonedible household items, such as soaps and paper products.

2. Usually groceries; grocery food and other items sold at a grocery store or sold by a grocer.

3. the business of a grocer.

4. Southwestern U.S. (formerly)

   1. a saloon or bar.

   2. a liquor store.

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grocery British  

/ ˈɡrəʊsərɪ /

noun

1. the business or premises of a grocer

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Etymology

Origin of grocery

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English grocerie; grocer + -ie -y ³ ( def. )

Example Sentences

“You can’t walk in the grocery store without seeing protein in bold letters, and it’s mostly in junk food.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The grocery chain posted net income of $293 million, or 55 cents a share, down from $400.6 million, or 69 cents a share, the year prior.

From The Wall Street Journal

Neighborhood shopping centers that are typically anchored by grocery stores are “e-commerce proof,” Neumann said, especially if they include other services that people use in person such as fitness centers, restaurants and medical-related services.

From Los Angeles Times

In Las Vegas, guests enter a trippy grocery store complete with parodies of household items before finding their way to the main exhibition space.

From Los Angeles Times

“Think birthdays, vacations, even convenience items like grocery and meal delivery during times that might be busier for you professionally,” said Agnew.

From MarketWatch