supermarket
noun
su·per·mar·ket
ˈsü-pər-ˌmär-kət 
often attributive
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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At Asian supermarket chain H Mart, several produce items that appear to be imported from Mexico have experienced price increases.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
After reviewing former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s explanation of his abrupt resignation, a Hamilton County judge has agreed to block attorneys’ attempts to question the long-time head of the supermarket giant about his departure from the retailer in open court.
—Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Soon after, a video of Joe defying the mask mandate in a local supermarket ends up online and draws praise by denialists.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition to Pampers , P&G also makes supermarket staples like Tide.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
After reviewing former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s explanation of his abrupt resignation, a Hamilton County judge has agreed to block attorneys’ attempts to question the long-time head of the supermarket giant about his departure from the retailer in open court.
—Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Soon after, a video of Joe defying the mask mandate in a local supermarket ends up online and draws praise by denialists.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition to Pampers , P&G also makes supermarket staples like Tide.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Supermarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supermarket. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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supermarket
noun
su·per·mar·ket
ˈsü-pər-ˌmär-kət
: a self-service market selling foods and household merchandise
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