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grocery

[groh-suh-ree, groh-shree]

noun

plural

groceries 
  1. Also called grocery store.a store that sells perishable and nonperishable food supplies and certain nonedible household items, such as soaps and paper products.

  2. Usually groceries; grocery food and other items sold at a grocery store or sold by a grocer.

  3. the business of a grocer.

  4. Southwestern U.S.(formerly)

    1. a saloon or bar.

    2. a liquor store.



grocery

/ ˈɡəʊəɪ /

noun

  1. the business or premises of a grocer

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of grocery1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English grocerie; grocer + -ie -y 3 ( def. )
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"Mostly, as students, we like to bulk buy our groceries and cook all at once and freeze a lot of things so you aren't spending as much money as often," she added.

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The grocery chain said it had not yet completely recovered from being targeted by hackers last month, which resulted in a significant amount of customer data being stolen.

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I try to eat healthy, but our everyday grocery store is stocked with things that nutritionists say you should try to avoid.

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Poundland also said it would stop selling frozen food, and instead focus on its £3 meal deal and essential groceries such as milk.

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Instead, children can help in other ways, such as helping to deliver groceries for a vulnerable neighbor, she said.

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