1
chiefly British
: the wares of a greengrocer
2
chiefly British
: a greengrocer's shop
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Separate visits were made to the greengrocer, butcher and baker.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The slogan’s real meaning, therefore, is rooted firmly in the greengrocer’s existence.
—Ezra Klein, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
When even one person stops performing, when the greengrocer removes his sign, the illusion begins to crack.
—Haley Ott, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The multistory stretch of tiny shops and restaurants is a popular haunt for vintage hunters and manga fans, while its venerable greengrocers and drug shops still provide the daily necessities for local residents.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Separate visits were made to the greengrocer, butcher and baker.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The slogan’s real meaning, therefore, is rooted firmly in the greengrocer’s existence.
—Ezra Klein, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
When even one person stops performing, when the greengrocer removes his sign, the illusion begins to crack.
—Haley Ott, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for greengrocer
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“Greengrocer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greengrocer. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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greengrocer
noun
green·gro·cer
ˈgrēn-ˌgrō-sər 
chiefly British
: a person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit to the public
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