grocery

[groh-suh-ree, groh-shree]

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.

grocery

/ ˈɡrəʊsərɪ /

noun

1. the business or premises of a grocer

Word History and Origins

Origin of grocery¹

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

Example Sentences

One stayed home for almost a month straight, surviving on groceries his friends and family brought to his apartment.

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The nostalgia hit Ross Niederhaus in the grocery store as he stocked up for what might be his last Rose Bowl tailgate.

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Then he had a change of heart, deciding he could manage an additional $70 on top of his already $320 grocery bill, to buy everything he had last year.

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The amount of money her family spends on groceries has gone up, and in order to save cash, they’ve cut back on traveling for the year.

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That countered higher receipts at beer, wine and liquor stores, and at supermarkets and grocery retailers.

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