Definition

A person who sells food, especially in a grocery store.

Example

The pepperer at the market had a wide variety of spices.

Conversation

Have you been to the new market downtown?

Not yet! I heard there’s a great pepperer there.

Yeah, I really want to check it out for fresh spices.

You should go! I bet their selection is amazing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pepperer → It is formed from "pepper" (from Old French *poivre*, meaning the spice derived from the pepper plant) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A pepperer is a person who uses or sells pepper.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who uses or sells the spice pepper — that's what a pepperer is.

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