grocery

[groh-suh-ree, groh-shree] / ˈgroʊ sə ri, ˈgroʊ ʃri /

NOUN

store that sells food and other commodities

Synonyms

STRONG

bodega greengrocery minimarket supermarket

WEAK

delicatessen market store

Example Sentences

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While Iranian state TV has been showing videos of well-stocked grocery shops, the BBC has heard that some people are stockpiling and are worried that the water supply might be disrupted as well.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Disruptions to grocery and distribution networks in the United States shut down ordering systems and delayed deliveries across several major chains.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“It makes sense, under the circumstances, to pull the product from the shelves,” he said of grocery stores.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

He owns two grocery shops in Dubai and said his roots are now firmly established in the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Of course Howard wasn’t supposed to be in front of the grocery store.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson