Small Business Terms

noun A person who sells fruits and vegetables

• The greengrocer sourced the freshest produce from local farms.
• I always stop by the greengrocer on my way home to pick up some fruits and veggies.
• The greengrocer hooked me up with some organic kale for a good price.
• The greengrocer's market stall was a cornucopia of colorful fruits and vegetables.

noun a person who sells food and other household goods

• The grocer stocked fresh produce and pantry staples for the community.
• I ran into the grocer at the market and he told me about the new shipment of fruits.
• I'll swing by the grocer's to pick up some snacks for the party.
• The grocer of wisdom dispensed valuable advice to all who sought it.

noun the act of selling goods or services in small quantities or to passersby

verb to sell goods or services in small quantities or to passersby

• The street vendor was caught peddling counterfeit goods.
• I saw a guy peddling knockoff watches on the corner.
• He's always peddling his mixtapes to anyone who will listen.
• She was accused of peddling lies to further her own agenda.

noun a type of retail store that offers a wide range of products in different categories

• I stopped by the variety store to pick up some household items.
• Let's swing by the variety store to grab some snacks.
• I love browsing around the variety store for random stuff.
• The variety store is like a treasure trove of hidden gems.