groceries

British

/ ˈɡrəʊsərɪz /

plural noun

merchandise, esp foodstuffs, sold by a grocer

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Families were still struggling with expensive food, but groceries were not driving the latest monthly acceleration.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

In an Omdurman market, where business was slow, Al-Muradi Awad complained of poor living conditions as he shopped for groceries.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

As she lifted heavy groceries before her husband could help, he asked why she didn’t let him lend a hand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

It’s not just the price of gas and groceries.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

A few minutes later, a woman of the same age as the man, about fifty Dicey guessed, struggled up the steps to the next-door house, carrying two huge bags of groceries.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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