Does the "grocery store" only sell groceries? What other stuffs do they sell?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Traditionally a "grocery store" would sell a range of basic and essential faily food products, which may be fresh or packaged. However, these days, "grocery store" is used pretty much as a synonym for "supermarket". Usually they will stock significant amounts of non-food products, such as clothing and household items. In some places you can still find small traditional "grocery stores" that mainly sell fruits and vegetables and other food stuffs. Ex: We do have a big supermarket in town but I usually just go to the local grocery store. Ex: The grocery store is small and doesn't have a lot of choices.