groceries

British

/ ˈɡrəʊsərɪz /

plural noun

merchandise, esp foodstuffs, sold by a grocer

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She shares resources and extra groceries with friends whenever she can.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Boonma’s brother, who lives nearby, drops off groceries most mornings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

Nearly 40 million Americans of all ages get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to help them buy groceries.

From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026

“The price of groceries, the price of gas, healthcare, insurance, those kind of things,” she said.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

By the time we put the groceries away, Bubbe is here.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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