noun
grocer
GROH-ser/ˈɡrəʊsər/
A person or business that sells food and household supplies.
The grocer arranges produce and basic food supplies in the shop.
Etymology
Grossarius meant a dealer in quantity: the original grocer bought and sold goods in bulk. The meaning later narrowed to a merchant selling individual food items, giving the modern food-and-household supplier.
In context
your neighborhood grocer and ask him for a package of jell-o it is economical easy to make
More examples
- Our local grocer carries milk, bread, and cleaning supplies.
- She asks the grocer to order her favorite rice.
- Several grocers in town offer home delivery.
Forms
grocer · grocers
grocery noun — A store selling food and household supplies.
Similar words
- retailer
- A retailer sells directly to consumers, not necessarily food.
- shopkeeper
- A shopkeeper runs a store that may sell nonfood goods.