grocery
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/ˈɡroʊsəri/
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/ˈɡrəʊsəri/
food store
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grocery' originates from the Anglo-French word 'grosserie,' where 'gros' meant 'wholesale.'
Historical Evolution
'grosserie' transformed into the Middle English word 'grosser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'grocery.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wholesale goods,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a store selling food and household items.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a store where food and small household items are sold.
I need to stop by the grocery on my way home.
Synonyms
Noun 2
items of food sold in a grocery store.
She bought some groceries for the week.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 17:36