grocery

[groh-suh-ree, groh-shree] / ˈgroʊ sə ri, ˈgroʊ ʃri /

NOUN

store that sells food and other commodities

Synonyms

STRONG

bodega greengrocery minimarket supermarket

WEAK

delicatessen market store

Example Sentences

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While Iranian state TV has been showing videos of well-stocked grocery shops, the BBC has heard that some people are stockpiling and are worried that the water supply might be disrupted as well.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Since their invention in the 1960s, lasers have transformed both science and daily life, powering everything from grocery store scanners to vision-correcting surgery.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Walmart and Amazon have expanded grocery offerings and are scooping up wealthier consumers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Coffee outpaced other grocery items in the inflation-tracking consumer-price index last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

“I take care of Abby at home,” Jonathan said, “while you go grocery shopping. This won’t be any different. And Moose is with us.”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret