grocer Definition
a person who sells food and small household goods.
Using grocer: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grocer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The grocer down the street sells fresh produce.
Example
My grandfather was a grocer for over 40 years.
Example
I need to stop by the grocer's to pick up some milk and bread.
grocer Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for grocer
- shopkeeper
- storekeeper
- provisioner
- food merchant
Phrases with grocer
Example
I always buy my snacks from the corner grocer on my way home.
grocer's apostrophe
the incorrect use of an apostrophe in forming plurals, often seen in signs or advertisements for grocery stores
Example
The sign outside the grocer's read 'Apple's and Orange's for sale'.
grocer's itch
a skin condition caused by mites that infest stored food products, especially grains
Example
The grocer had to throw out all the contaminated flour due to grocer's itch.
Origins of grocer
from Old French 'grossier', meaning 'wholesaler'
Summary: grocer in Brief
A 'grocer' [ˈɡrəʊsə(r)] is a person who sells food and small household goods. It is often used to refer to small independent shops selling fresh produce and other groceries. Examples include 'The grocer down the street sells fresh produce.' and 'I need to stop by the grocer's to pick up some milk and bread.' The term also includes phrases like 'corner grocer,' referring to small grocery stores located on street corners.
