grocer

noun

gro·​cer ˈgrō-sər  -shər 

: a dealer in staple foodstuffs, meats, produce, and dairy products and usually household supplies

Examples of grocer in a Sentence

Ask your local grocer if he sells organic fruits and vegetables.

Recent Examples on the Web

Jimenez even goes so far as to say that this is one of the best summer values the grocer offers. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

From cooling mats to fun toys and treats, the grocer is stocked with pet supplies that are perfect for summer. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026

Ciletti said the pressures on retail grocers have been mounting. — Lauren Linder, CBS News, 1 July 2026

The center also is home to the 24,500-square-foot Indian grocer Patel Brothers. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English grocer, grosser "wholesale dealer in preserved foods, spices, wine, etc.," borrowed from Anglo-French groser, grosser, grossour (Middle French grossier), from gros "the greater part, the bulk," en gros "wholesale, in bulk" (derivative of gros, adjective, "large, great, coarse") + -er, -our -er entry 2 — more at gross entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grocer

• closer
• grosser
• greengrocer

Kids Definition

grocer

noun

gro·​cer ˈgrō-sər 

: a dealer in food and household supplies