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Grocery: Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：food shop (grocery)
grocery
/ˈɡroʊsəri/
n.
A shop that sells food and other daily necessities, usually smaller than a supermarket.
food shop
➕
/fuːd ʃɑːp/
n.
A retail establishment that primarily sells food and everyday household items.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Derived from 'gross' meaning wholesale, referring to goods sold in bulk.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'grocery' as where you 'grab' daily essentials quickly.
📖 Example
I need to stop by the grocery store to get milk and bread for breakfast tomorrow.
I must visit the food shop to purchase milk and bread for tomorrow's breakfast.
🔗 Collocations
grocery store – A shop selling food and daily necessities.
grocery shopping – The activity of buying food and household items.
grocery list – A list of items to buy from a grocery store.
🔄 Synonyms
supermarket (n.) – A large self-service store selling foods and household goods.
market (n.) – A place where goods are bought and sold, often for food.
convenience store (n.) – A small shop selling everyday items, open for long hours.
🚫 Antonyms
hardware store (n.) – A shop selling tools and building materials, not food.
🌱 Derivatives
grocer (n.) – A person who sells food and other household goods.
📖 Cultural Story
Originated in the 14th century from Old French 'grossier' (wholesale dealer), from Latin 'grossus' (thick, coarse). Evolved to denote shops selling food in large quantities.
Meaning 2：food supplies (grocery)
grocery
/ˈɡroʊsəri/
n.
Food and other daily items that you buy from a shop, such as fruits, vegetables, and milk.
food supplies
➕
/fuːd səˈplaɪz/
n.
The food and other daily items purchased from a store for household use.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Can you help me carry these heavy groceries up to the apartment?
Can you assist me in carrying these heavy food supplies up to the apartment?
🔗 Collocations
buy groceries – To purchase food and daily items.
carry groceries – To transport purchased food items.
unpack groceries – To remove items from shopping bags after buying.
🔄 Synonyms
provisions (n.) – Food and other necessary supplies.
foodstuffs (n.) – Substances used as food.
supplies (n.) – Items needed for daily use.
🚫 Antonyms
luxuries (n.) – Non-essential items for pleasure, not daily necessities.
🌱 Derivatives
grocer (n.) – A person who sells food and other household goods.
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