grocer

/ˈɡɹəʊ.sə/ /ˈɡɹoʊ.səɹ/

Meanings

noun

A person who retails groceries (foodstuffs and household items) from a grocery.

Examples :

"The grocer at the corner store sells fresh produce and other household items. "

verb

To sell groceries; to act as a grocer.

Examples :

"My grandfather used to grocer at the local market before he retired. "

food business job commerce

Related Words

corner noun

/ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹnɚ/

The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.

"The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder."

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

groceries noun

/ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹiz/

The commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store.

"She carried a sack of groceries in from her car and placed it on the kitchen table."

retails verb

/ˈriːteɪlz/ /rɪˈteɪlz/

To sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers.

"The bakery retails its delicious cookies in small boxes at the front counter. "

grocery noun

/ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/

(usually groceries) retail foodstuffs and other household supplies.

"My mom bought a large grocery of food for the week's meals. "

market noun

/ˈmɑːkɪt/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/

A gathering of people for the purchase and sale of merchandise at a set time, often periodic.

"The privilege to hold a weekly market was invaluable for any feudal era burgh."

foodstuffs noun

/ˈfuːdˌstʌfs/

A material that may be used as food.

"The grocery store sells a wide variety of foodstuffs, including fruits, vegetables, and grains. "

retired verb

/ɹɪˈtʌɪəd/

To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

"Having made a large fortune, he retired."

household noun

/ˈhaʊshəʊld/ /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

Collectively, all the persons who live in a given house; a family including attendants, servants etc.; a domestic or family establishment.

"The entire household enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving dinner together. "

produce verb

/pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The farmer's fields produced a bountiful harvest of tomatoes this year. "

grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "