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Meaning of "grocer" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GROCER

From Old French grossier, from gros large.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GROCER

grocer  [ˈɡrəʊsə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GROCER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Grocer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GROCER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

grocer

Grocery store

A grocery store is a retail store that primarily sells food. A grocer is a bulk seller of food. Grocery stores often offer non-perishible food, with some also having fresh produce, butchers, delis, and bakeries. Large grocery stores that stock significant amounts of non-food products, such as clothing and household items, are called supermarkets. Some large supermarkets also include a pharmacy and an electronics section, the latter selling DVDs, headphones, digital alarm clocks, and similar items. In the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom, supermarkets and convenience stores are sometimes described as grocery businesses, or simply grocers. Small grocery stores that mainly sell fruits and vegetables are known as produce markets or greengrocers, and small grocery stores that predominantly sell prepared food, such as candy and snacks, are known as convenience stores or delicatessens. Some grocery stores form the centerpiece of a larger complex that includes other facilities, such as gas stations, which will often operate under the store's name.

Definition of grocer in the English dictionary

The definition of grocer in the dictionary is a dealer in foodstuffs and other household supplies.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GROCER


aftosa
ɑːfˈtəʊsə
amorosa
ˌæməˈrəʊsə
curiosa
ˌkjʊərɪˈəʊsə
dosa
ˈdəʊsə
Formosa
fɔːˈməʊsə
gloriosa
ˌɡləʊrɪˈəʊsə
greengrocer
ˈɡriːnˌɡrəʊsə
margosa
mɑːˈɡəʊsə
mimosa
mɪˈməʊsə
mucosa
mjuːˈkəʊsə
proser
ˈprəʊsə
rugosa
ruːˈɡəʊsə
samosa
səˈməʊsə
scabiosa
ˌskeɪbɪˈəʊsə
serosa
sɪˈrəʊsə
submucosa
ˌsʌbmjuːˈkəʊsə
Tolosa
təˈləʊsə
tosa
ˈtəʊsə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GROCER

gro.
groan
groaner
groanful
groaning
groaningly
groat
groats
groatsworth
groceries
grocery
grocery store
groceteria
grockle
Grodno
grody
Groening
grog
groggery
groggier

WORDS THAT END LIKE GROCER

acer
breast cancer
cancer
chief executive officer
commencer
dancer
enhancer
executive officer
freelancer
lancer
mercer
officer
placer
police officer
producer
racer
soccer
spacer
spencer
tracer

Synonyms and antonyms of grocer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «grocer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GROCER

Find out the translation of grocer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of grocer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «grocer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

食品商
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tendero
570 millions of speakers

English

grocer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पंसारी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بَقَّال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бакалейщик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

merceeiro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মুদি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épicier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Grosir
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lebensmittelhändler
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

食料雑貨商
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

식료품 상인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Grocer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người bán tạp hóa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பலசரக்கு வியாபாரி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोसकर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bakkal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

droghiere
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

właściciel sklepu spożywczego
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бакалійник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

băcan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παντοπώλης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kruidenier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

specerihandlare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kjøpmann
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of grocer

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GROCER»

The term «grocer» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.173 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GROCER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «grocer» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «grocer» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about grocer

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GROCER»

Discover the use of grocer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to grocer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Bi-Rite Market's Eat Good Food: Grocer's Guide to Shopping, ...
Describes how to find and use farm-fresh ingredients and artisanal food products, decipher labels and terms, and build a pantry, along with ninety recipes that feature the ingredients.
Sam Mogannam, Dabney Gough, 2011
2
Grocer
Easy to read text with rebuses explores the job duties of a grocer.
Dana Meachen Rau, 2007
3
Tales from Rumi: Mathnawi Selections for Young Readers
a grocer had a talkative, green parrot with a beautiful voice. The parrot stayed in the grocer's shop all day long, entertaining the customers with delightful words and jokes. The parrot, who knew how to speak with people just like a human, was  ...
Ali Fuat Bilkan, 2008
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A Crucial Week in the Life of a Grocer's Assistant
Set in a small town in the west of Ireland in 1958, this play negotiates between the dream and waking states of John Joe Moran, the grocer's assistant, as he wrestles with his relationship with his mother, who won't let him grow up, and his ...
Thomas Murphy, 1978
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Margaret Thatcher: Grocer's Daughter to Iron Lady
In this abridged edition of John Campbell's two standalone volumes on Margaret Thatcher we trace the life of Britain's only female Prime Minister, from her upbringing in Grantham to her unexpected challenge to Edward Heath for leadership of ...
John Campbell, 2009
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The Club-Footed Grocer
M. The. Club-footed. Grocer. Y uncle, Mr. Stephen Maple, had been at the same time the most successful and the least respectable of our family, so that we hardly knew whether to take credit for his wealth or to feel ashamed of his position.
Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 2014
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The statutes at large: being a collection of all the laws of ...
... Robert Cock, Grocer, Laurence Grecie, Grocer, Samuel Winch, grocer, Humphrey Stile, grocer, Avern Dransfield, grocer, Edward Hodges, grocer, Edward Beale, grocer, Thomas Culler, grocer, Ralph Busby, grocer, John Whittingham, grocer ...
Virginia, William Waller Hening, 1823
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The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher, from Grocer's Daughter to ...
From her humble, small-town upbringing to her rise to power as the United Kingdom's first female prime minister, to her dramatic fall from grace after more than three decades of service, celebrated biographer John Campbell delves into the ...
John Campbell, 2011
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Margaret Thatcher: The grocer's daughter
When Margaret Thatcher unexpectedly emerged to challenge Edward Heath for the Conservative leadership in 1975, the public knew her only as an archetypal Home Counties Tory Lady, more famous for her hats than for any outstanding talent: she ...
John Campbell, 2000
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Merit, Meaning, and Human Bondage: An Essay on Free Will
Some of the insight acquired by ethicists into the nature of praiseworthiness might throw light on the nature of both praiseworthiness and blameworthiness. Consider Kant's (Groundwork, 1964) prudent grocer, who prices his merchandise  ...
Nomy Arpaly, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GROCER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term grocer is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Grocer who wouldn't hire women for night stock jobs to pay
An Indiana grocer has agreed to pay $200,000 to settle U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges that it violated discrimination ... «Business Insurance, Jul 15»
2
Glade grocer asking local cooks to help with deli menu
Moore has added a food artisan deli taking his Glade Green Grocer business to a new level. And, the best part is Moore is turning to some of ... «Bristol Herald Courier, Jul 15»
3
Poulsbo grocer now cultivating farmers
The produce specialist roamed from orchard to orchard in the Columbia Basin, traveling hundreds of miles between farms. He looked over the ... «Kitsap Sun, Jul 15»
4
How I became an artisan grocer
The St John's Wood deli/grocer/greengrocers with narrow aisles packed with interesting foods had been trading for more than 60 years. "I'm the ... «Jewish Chronicle, Jul 15»
5
Your Independent Grocer grand opening
The official grand opening of Your Independent Grocer welcomed shoppers early Friday morning on July 10. Undergoing a rebrand change ... «The Free Press, Jul 15»
6
Grocer clears out former bowling alley
Grocer clears out former bowling alley. Burl Rolett July 10, 2015 0. Natural Grocers has work underway at the old Elitch Lanes space. Photo by Burl Rolett. «BusinessDen, Jul 15»
7
Asda at 50: The changing face of the grocer's logo through the years
Asda turns 50 this year. Retail Week looks at how the supermarket giant's logo has changed since it launched in 1965. «Retail Week, Jul 15»
8
Albertsons files to go public as US 2nd largest grocer
Despite launching a $500m price slashing strategy in May, new figures suggest Woolworths' grocery prices were still flat in the June quarter at ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
9
Overwaitea pushes east with expansion of grocer Save-On-Foods to …
TORONTO • After a cool-down during the past year in the fierce Canadian grocery wars, the food fight could be heating up again. Overwaitea ... «Financial Post, Jul 15»
10
Albertsons files to go public as America's 2nd largest grocer after …
Now, after a whirlwind of acquisitions, it has filed to go public again as America's second largest pure grocer, with 18 brands and 2,205 stores ... «Quartz, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Grocer [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/grocer>. May 2024 ».
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