supermarket

noun, often attributive su·per·mar·ket \ ˈsü-pər-ˌmär-kət \

Updated on: 17 Apr 2018

Definition of supermarket

1 : a self-service retail market selling especially foods and household merchandise

2 : something resembling a supermarket especially in the variety or volume of its goods or services

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Along with the costume shop employees, the detectives learned the flowers and balloons came from a supermarket a half mile from the victim's home, bought by a woman who looked like Keen who wore white gloves.

— terry spencer, Fox News, "Prosecutors: DNA ties suspected killer clown to getaway car," 13 Apr. 2018
Along with the costume shop employees, the detectives learned the flowers and balloons came from a supermarket a half mile from the victim's home, bought by a woman who looked like Keen who wore white gloves.

— CBS News, ""Killer clown" case: DNA ties suspect to getaway car, prosecutors say," 13 Apr. 2018
The initiative is part of Kroger's plan to add 11,000 positions in its supermarket divisions, including nearly 2,000 management jobs, the company said.

— katherine feser, Houston Chronicle, "Kroger hiring spree to add 300 jobs in Houston region," 12 Apr. 2018
L’Oreal’s luxury labels like Lancome and Kiehl’s have been growing faster than supermarket staples like Garnier as China’s rising middle class discovers a taste for fine skin creams and makeup.

— Bloomberg.com, "L’Oreal Rides Wave of China Demand While Taking CeraVe Global," 12 Apr. 2018
Company officials announced this week that the new positions will be a part of its supermarket division and include nearly 2,000 management positions.

— justin l. mack, Indianapolis Star, "Kroger to hire 11,000 new people in 2018," 11 Apr. 2018
It is found in many supermarket products including bread, pastries, cereal, peanut butter, chocolate and margarine.

— david carrig, USA TODAY, "What is palm oil, and why did grocery chain Iceland pull it? The controversy, explained," 10 Apr. 2018
Like Calling for an Escort’ Cheerleaders are sent to hospitals, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, office parties and supermarkets to help promote their teams.

— juliet macur and john branch, New York Times, "Pro Cheerleaders Say Groping and Sexual Harassment Are Part of the Job," 10 Apr. 2018
The suspect, Robert Demello, 24, evaded Fairhaven police but was arrested by New Bedford police later Monday afternoon after allegedly attempting to shoplift from a supermarket, Kobza said.

— elise takahama, BostonGlobe.com, "Fairhaven police chief, other driver injured during police pursuit crash," 10 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of supermarket

1931

SUPERMARKET Defined for English Language Learners

supermarket

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Definition of supermarket for English Language Learners

: a store where customers can buy a variety of foods and usually household items

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supermarket

noun su·per·mar·ket \ ˈsü-pər-ˌmär-kət \

Definition of supermarket for Students

: a store selling foods and household items

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