Greengrocer
(noun)
- A person or shop that sells fresh fruits and vegetables.
- A retail trader in fresh fruits and vegetables.
Origin:
Green + grocer, from the trade of selling fresh fruits and vegetables.
Examples:
- I went to the greengrocer to buy some apples.
- The greengrocer's shop was full of fresh produce.
- The greengrocer will be able to tell you what fruits and vegetables are in season.
- Greengrocers offer a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, from the common to the exotic.
- A greengrocer is a retail trader in fresh fruits and vegetables and can be found in grocery stores, markets, or standalone shops.