groceryman

[ groh-suh-ree-man, groh-shree- ]

noun

, plural gro·cer·y·men [groh, -s, uh, -ree-men, groh, -shree-].

1. a grocer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of groceryman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; grocery + man

Example Sentences

He dared not tackle the groceryman, but he came running pellmell down the platform to bray at Bob.

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I picked out those children whom one sees so often pilfering slyly from the groceryman's sidewalk display.

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The groceryman came forth from his store in a hurry, and a bitter argument ensued, while a big crowd began to collect.

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The young groceryman has fitted up the rooms over his grocery for passing travelers.

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"How was it," asked the groceryman, as he charged up a pound of prunes to the boy's father.

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