groceries
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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But so far — between rent, student loans, utility bills, groceries and saving for emergencies — she and her partner haven’t been able to put enough money away for a down payment.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
The e-commerce company announced the $1 per hour increase on Wednesday, alongside several new benefits like discounts on groceries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The fridge camera can track your groceries, and the doorbell camera clears up any confusion around who might be at your door while you’re away.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
She got a roommate to help with costs, but the two of them sometimes find themselves using food drives for groceries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Sarah sat back in the driver’s seat and took a deep breath, staring out the window at Mrs. Ebeling unloading groceries from her car two driveways over.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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