Simple Definition of grocer

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grocer

noun

plural grocers
: a person who sells food and other supplies for people's houses
Ask your local grocer if he sells organic fruits and vegetables.
I bought the fruit and vegetables at the grocer's. [=grocery store]

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“Grocer.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/grocer. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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