grocery store
noun[C]
USuk/ˈɡrəʊ.sər.i ˌstɔːr/us/ˈɡroʊ.sɚ.i ˌstɔːr/ashopthatsellsfoodandsmallthings that are oftenneededin thehome:
Do youevergo to thegrocerystoreandrealizeyou'veforgottenyourshoppinglist?
You should beableto get theseingredientsat anygrocerystore.
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supermarket
corner shop
- She wascarryingheavybagsback from thegrocerystore.
- Thebreadwas just from alocalgrocerystoreand nothingspecial.
- Grocerystoresandgasstationsall used to beclosedonSundays.
- Sheworksas acashierat agrocerystore.
Shops & auctions
- army disposals store
- army surplus store
- army-navy store
- art gallery
- auction
- craft fair
- craft shop
- creamery
- deli
- delicatessen
- mall
- mart
- meat market
- medical hall
- megastore
- strip mall
- super-sale
- supermarket
- superstore
- swap meet