Definition

A shop where you can buy food and other household items.

Example

I need to go to the grocery to buy some vegetables and milk.

Conversation

Hey, do you want to go to the grocery store with me later?

Sure! I'm almost out of snacks anyway.

Great! I need to pick up some fruits and veggies at the grocery too.

Sounds good! Let's make a list so we don't forget anything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grocery → The word 'grocery' comes from the Middle English 'grocer' (meaning a seller of spices and other goods), which is derived from the Old French 'grocer' (meaning a dealer in bulk goods) and ultimately from the Latin 'grossarius' (meaning a wholesale dealer). The term refers to a store or shop that sells food and other household items.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'dealer in bulk goods' — that's what a grocery store is, a place where you can buy food and household items.

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