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UK/["/ˈɡrəʊsəri/"]/US/["/ˈɡrəʊsəri/"]/

Meaning of Grocery

a shop that sells food and other things used in the home. In American English ‘grocery store’ is often used to mean ‘supermarket’.

In simple words: A store where you can buy food and other everyday items.

Grocery in a sentence

  • the corner grocery store
  • He walked in and set the bag of groceries down on the floor.
  • Mom wanted me to get the groceries.
  • We have our groceries delivered.
  • my weekly groceries

How to use Grocery

Use 'grocery' when referring to the place or the items bought there. It’s common in everyday conversation. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'grocery' like 'grow' a 'tree' – a place where you get what you need to grow your meals.

Related words

Collocations with Grocery

Synonyms for Grocery

Opposites of Grocery

Common mistakes with Grocery

  • Confused with 'grocer', which refers to a person who sells food.
  • Using 'groceries' only for food, not realizing it can also refer to non-food items.
  • Spelling errors like 'grocary'.

Compare Grocery with Market, Store, Supermarket, Bodega

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Frequently asked questions about Grocery

What does Grocery mean?

A store where you can buy food and other everyday items.

What is the definition of Grocery?

a shop that sells food and other things used in the home. In American English ‘grocery store’ is often used to mean ‘supermarket’.

How do you use Grocery in a sentence?

the corner grocery store

Can you give another example of Grocery?

He walked in and set the bag of groceries down on the floor.

What are synonyms for Grocery?

Common alternatives include market, store, supermarket, food shop, bodega.

What is the opposite of Grocery?

Opposite meanings include luxury, nonessential.

What words go with Grocery?

It commonly pairs with corner, local, neighbourhood/​neighborhood, checkout, aisle, shelves, weekly, bag, buy, get, deliver.

What are common mistakes when using Grocery?

Confused with 'grocer', which refers to a person who sells food. Using 'groceries' only for food, not realizing it can also refer to non-food items. Spelling errors like 'grocary'.

How do you pronounce Grocery?

US: /["/ˈɡrəʊsəri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɡrəʊsəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Grocery?

Use 'grocery' when referring to the place or the items bought there. It’s common in everyday conversation. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Grocery?

"Grocery" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.