Greengrocer

Pronunciation: /ˈɡriːnˌɡroʊsər/

Definitions of greengrocer

noun A person who sells fruits and vegetables

Example Sentences

A1 The greengrocer sells fruits and vegetables.

A2 I bought some apples and carrots from the greengrocer.

B1 The greengrocer offers a variety of organic produce.

B2 The greengrocer sources their products locally to support farmers.

C1 The greengrocer's market stall is always bustling with customers.

C2 As a connoisseur of fresh produce, I only trust the greengrocer for my fruits and vegetables.

Examples of greengrocer in a Sentence

formal The greengrocer sourced the freshest produce from local farms.

informal I always stop by the greengrocer on my way home to pick up some fruits and veggies.

slang The greengrocer hooked me up with some organic kale for a good price.

figurative The greengrocer's market stall was a cornucopia of colorful fruits and vegetables.

Grammatical Forms of greengrocer

• past tense: greengrocered
• plural: greengrocers
• comparative: more greengrocer
• superlative: most greengrocer
• present tense: greengrocers
• future tense: will greengrocer
• perfect tense: have greengrocered
• continuous tense: is greengrocering
• singular: greengrocer
• positive degree: greengrocer
• infinitive: to greengrocer
• gerund: greengrocering
• participle: greengrocered

Origin and Evolution of greengrocer

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'greengrocer' originated in England during the medieval period.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a seller of green vegetables and fruits, the term 'greengrocer' has evolved to encompass a wider range of fresh produce sellers in modern times.