Grocer

/ˈɡroʊsər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who sells food and other products used in the home.

The grocer down the street always has the freshest produce available.

A retail store that sells food items and household goods.

I stopped by the grocer to pick up some milk and bread.

A dealer in groceries or foodstuff.

My uncle worked as a grocer for many years before retiring.

Derived from Middle English 'grosser', meaning dealer in bulk.

local grocer

A grocery store that is within the community.

grocery list

A list of items to be purchased at the grocery store.

grocer's shop

A retail establishment selling food and provisions.

grocery

A store that sells food and other products.

supermarket

A large self-service grocery store offering a variety of foods and household products.

corner store

I ran to the corner store to grab some snacks.

bodega

I found everything I needed at the bodega down the street.