Grocery

Pronunciation: /ˈɡroʊsəri/

Definitions of grocery

noun a store selling food and other household necessities

Example Sentences

A1 I need to go to the grocery store to buy some food.

A2 She forgot to pick up milk from the grocery on her way home.

B1 I prefer to do my grocery shopping online and have it delivered.

B2 The grocery in our neighborhood has a great selection of organic produce.

C1 The new grocery chain in town is known for its competitive prices and quality products.

C2 As a chef, I always make sure to source the freshest ingredients from the local grocery for my recipes.

adjective relating to or involved in the sale of groceries

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy some grocery items for dinner tonight.

A2 She went to the grocery store to pick up some fruits and vegetables.

B1 The grocery prices have increased due to inflation.

B2 I prefer to do my grocery shopping online for convenience.

C1 The grocery industry is constantly evolving with new technologies.

C2 She is an expert in grocery management and supply chain logistics.

Examples of grocery in a Sentence

formal I need to make a list before going to the grocery store.

informal Hey, do you want to come with me to grab some groceries?

slang I'm just gonna run to the grocery real quick, be right back.

figurative Her mind was a grocery store of ideas, each aisle filled with possibilities.

Grammatical Forms of grocery

• plural: groceries
• comparative: more grocery
• superlative: most grocery
• present tense: grocery
• future tense: will grocery
• perfect tense: have grocery
• continuous tense: is grocerying
• singular: grocery
• positive degree: grocery
• infinitive: to grocery
• gerund: grocerying
• participle: groceryed

Origin and Evolution of grocery

First Known Use: 1252 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'grocery' originated from the Middle English word 'grocerie', which was derived from the Old French word 'grosserie' meaning wholesale. It referred to goods sold in bulk by a wholesaler.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'grocery' shifted from wholesale goods to retail goods sold in small quantities to individual customers. The word now commonly refers to a store where food and household items are sold.