grocery

gro-cer-y · noun, adjective

imported

Definitions

noun, adjective

  1. 1.

    (noun) A store that sells food and household supplies.

  2. 2.

    (noun) An item of food or household goods sold in such a store.

  3. 3.

    (adjective) Relating to the sale of food and household goods.

Forms

plural: groceries

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    grocery store — A retail shop selling food and household items
  • •
    grocery shopping — The activity of buying food and supplies
  • •
    grocery bag — A bag used to carry purchased items

Related words

See also: food, groceries, store, supermarket
Synonyms: food store, market, supermarket

Etymology

From Old French grosserie ("wholesale goods"), from grossier ("wholesale dealer"), from gros ("large, gross"). Originally referred to goods sold wholesale or in large quantities.