supermarket
Americannoun
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a large retail market that sells food and other household goods and that is usually operated on a self-service basis.
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any business or company offering an unusually wide range of goods or services.
a financial supermarket that sells stocks, bonds, insurance, and real estate.
noun
Etymology
Origin of supermarket
Example Sentences
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One couple, allegedly approached at a supermarket, was told by Minerd they could receive $300 a month each and receive nutritional shakes, nonprescription vitamins and wheelchairs, Essayli said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Other comments came from school teachers sharing that they had already popped along to the supermarket to pick up a box or two.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
McCormick appeared in more supermarket spice aisles by 1926, as the company began offering its stock to wholesale grocers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Demand suffered in recent years for many of its core products, from Lunchables to Capri Sun, as consumers turned to both buzzier premium options and cheaper supermarket knockoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
In the supermarket, Jeremiah asked his coach to buy bacon, one of his favorite foods, so they could have it for breakfast.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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