groceries
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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In the UK, Tesco leads in online groceries, and Zalando is Germany's biggest internet retailer of clothing.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Before the sun even rose, cars began lining up along Baldwin Park Boulevard, where drivers sat waiting patiently for their chance at free groceries when the distribution event began several hours later.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Amazon launched 30-minute rapid delivery for groceries and essentials in four major U.S. cities, with expansion planned.
From Barron's • May 12, 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 put them on my Christmas list, but my father said no way was he going to spend more on a pair of sneakers than on a week’s worth of groceries.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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