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grocery

Pronunciation: [ˈɡroʊsəri]

Word

Learn how to use grocery in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “shopping”

(noun) a grocery is a store where you can buy food and other items that you need for your home. You go there to pick up things like fruits, vegetables, milk, and snacks.

Example

I went to the grocery and bought some apples and bread.

Example

I didn't find any fresh vegetables at the grocery today.

Example

What grocery do you usually go to for your shopping?

Context: “food and supplies”

(noun) groceries can also refer to the food and other items that you buy when you shop at a grocery store. This includes everything you take home to eat and use.

Example

We have plenty of groceries to last us through the week.

Example

There are no groceries left in the kitchen; we need to go shopping soon.

Example

How many groceries did you bring home from the store?

How to pronounce grocery

Pronunciation: [ˈɡroʊsəri]

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