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supermarket

[soo-per-mahr-kit] / ˈsu pərˌmɑr kɪt /
NOUN
emporium
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bazaar boutique co-op discount store flea market mall mart outlet shop shopping center
STRONG
chain galleria stand store
WEAK
cut-rate store five-and-dime outlet store shopping plaza thrift shop
NOUN
grocery store
Synonyms
STRONGEST
convenience store
WEAK
bodega corner store food mart food store market mom-and-pop store retail food store
NOUN
market/mart
Synonyms
WEAK
bazaar bodega booth business chain store co-op corner store deli delicatessen department store dimestore drugstore emporium exchange fair general store grocery store mall outlet shop shopping mall showroom souk square stall stock exchange store trading post truck variety store warehouse
NOUN
shop
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boutique chain deli department store emporium market mill outlet showroom stand store
WEAK
five-and-dime
NOUN
store
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boutique chain store convenience store deli department store discount store drugstore emporium grocery store market outlet shop shopping center showroom
STRONG
mart repository stand storehouse super
WEAK
discount house five-and-dime five-and-ten specialty shop superette

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In his early 30s, he co-founded Cerberus and made a fortune by taking over distressed companies such as supermarket chain Albertsons and revamping their operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

One couple, allegedly approached at a supermarket, was told by Minerd they could receive $300 a month each and receive nutritional shakes, nonprescription vitamins and wheelchairs, Essayli said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Other comments came from school teachers sharing that they had already popped along to the supermarket to pick up a box or two.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

McCormick appeared in more supermarket spice aisles by 1926, as the company began offering its stock to wholesale grocers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

As we drive to the supermarket she reminds me that I still need to get my notebooks and some new clothes for school.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass

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