groceries
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Retailer earnings this week could offer a glimpse at consumer spending trends as households juggle rising utility and gasoline prices and higher prices for groceries.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
In the UK, Tesco leads in online groceries, and Zalando is Germany's biggest internet retailer of clothing.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Then, in the last quarter of the year, the government shutdown led to a delay in the distribution of federal food aid, continuing to increase demand for help putting groceries on the table.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Surging gasoline and energy prices, as well as the cost of groceries, have pushed the forecast for the cost-of-living adjustment higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
I did not stop to tell the translator or the interviewers that I did not know what apartment, groceries, and utilities were.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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