Commissary

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑməˌseri/

Definitions of commissary

noun A store that sells food, supplies, and provisions to personnel in a military or other institution

Example Sentences

A1 The soldiers bought snacks from the commissary.

A2 The commissary on the military base sells a variety of products.

B1 The commissary is where prisoners can purchase personal items.

B2 The commissary manager ensures that inventory is well-stocked.

C1 The commissary plays a vital role in maintaining morale among military personnel.

C2 The commissary's prices are competitive compared to other retail stores.

Examples of commissary in a Sentence

formal The commissary at the military base provides food and supplies for the soldiers.

informal I'll grab some snacks from the commissary before we head out.

slang Let's hit up the commissary for some cheap snacks.

figurative The library is like a commissary for knowledge, providing resources for learning.

Grammatical Forms of commissary

• plural: commissaries
• comparative: more commissary
• superlative: most commissary
• present tense: commissary
• future tense: will commissary
• perfect tense: has commissaried
• continuous tense: is commissarying
• singular: commissary
• positive degree: commissary
• infinitive: to commissary
• gerund: commissarying
• participle: commissaried

Origin and Evolution of commissary

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'commissary' originated from the Latin word 'commissarius', which referred to someone entrusted with a commission or task.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'commissary' evolved to refer to a person or store responsible for supplying food and provisions to a group, such as a military unit or prison. It has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to any person or place where goods are sold or distributed.