supermarket Definition
a large self-service store selling foods and household goods.
Using supermarket: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "supermarket" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I need to go to the supermarket to buy some groceries.
Example
The supermarket is open 24 hours a day.
Example
The supermarket chain has stores all over the country.
supermarket Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for supermarket
- market
- hypermarket
- grocery store
Phrases with supermarket
a timed game show in which contestants race through a supermarket filling their carts with as many high-priced items as possible
Example
She won a trip to Hawaii on the TV show 'Supermarket Sweep'.
a type of newspaper that focuses on sensational stories, often about celebrities, and is sold in supermarkets
Example
The article was published in a supermarket tabloid, so it's not very reliable.
a product that is made and sold under the name of a particular supermarket rather than a well-known brand name
Example
I always buy the supermarket own brand because it's cheaper and just as good.
Summary: supermarket in Brief
A 'supermarket' [ˈsuːpərmɑːrkɪt] is a large self-service store that sells food and household goods. It is a common place to buy groceries and other household items. The term is often used in phrases like 'supermarket sweep,' a timed game show where contestants fill their carts with high-priced items, and 'supermarket own brand,' a product sold under the name of a particular supermarket.
