Pronunciation

/ˈɡroʊsəri/

Definitions

• Noun: A store that primarily sells food and household supplies, often selling items in bulk or packaged form. E.g., “She went to the grocery store to buy some fruits and vegetables.”

  • Also, it can refer to the goods or supplies sold in such a store. E.g., “We need to stock up on groceries before the storm hits.”

Phrases

• “Do the groceries” means to go shopping for food and household supplies. E.g., “I have to do the groceries this afternoon.”
• “Grocery list” refers to a list of items one intends to purchase at a grocery store. E.g., “She made a grocery list so she wouldn’t forget anything at the store.”

Example Sentences

• Noun (store): “They decided to open a new grocery in the heart of the city.”
• Noun (goods): “The couple loaded their cart with fresh produce and other groceries.”
• Verb (informal usage): “He groceryed around the corner every Sunday morning.”

Synonyms

• Food market
• Supermarket
• Grocery store -便利店
• Provisions
• Groceries (as a plural noun referring to the items)
• Supplies (in the context of food and household items)