Cool MateSupermarket
UK /["/ˈsuːpəmɑːkɪt/"]/US /["/ˈsuːpərmɑːrkɪt/"]/
Definition
a large shop that sells food, drinks and goods used in the home. People choose what they want from the shelves and pay for it as they leave.
In simple words: A large store where you can buy many different kinds of food and other products.
Examples
- I only shop at this supermarket.
- It is the fifth largest **supermarket chain** in the UK.
- An increasing amount of organic produce is to be found on **supermarket shelves**.
- a supermarket checkout/aisle
- a supermarket trolley
Usage notes
Commonly used in everyday conversation; suitable for all audiences. Not typically used in formal contexts, where 'grocery store' might be preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'super' as in 'great', and 'market' as in a place to buy things.
Collocations
- leading
- major
- top
- chain
- giant
- group
Synonyms
- grocery store
- market
- food store
- convenience store
Antonyms
- specialty store
- boutique
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'supermarket' with 'hypermarket' which is larger
- Using 'supermarket' when referring to smaller local shops
- Incorrectly spelling 'supermarket' as 'supermarkit'