Cool MateGrocery
UK /["/ˈɡrəʊsəri/"]/US /["/ˈɡrəʊsəri/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- corner
- local
- neighbourhood/neighborhood
- checkout
- aisle
- shelves
- weekly
- bag
- buy
- get
- deliver
Synonyms
- market
- store
- supermarket
- food shop
- bodega
Antonyms
- luxury
- nonessential
Common mistakes
- 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'.