Grocery
(noun)
- A store that sells food and household supplies.
- The food and household supplies sold in such a store.
- A shop that sells food and other household items.
- The food and other household items sold in such a shop.
Origin:
Mid 18th century: from french grocerie, from old french gros "large" + -erie (see -ery).
Examples:
- He went to the grocery store to buy some food.
- She stocked up on groceries for the week.
- The grocery list included bread, milk and eggs.
- She likes to shop at the local grocery store.
- The grocery store has a wide selection of products.