# grocery store

CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/grocery-store
Updated: 2026-07-31

## Definition

a shop where you buy food and household items — like fruit, milk, and cleaning supplies.

For teachers: a retail establishment that primarily sells food products and various household supplies.

## Examples

- I need to buy some milk at the grocery store.
- Opening a small grocery store in the neighborhood made it much easier for elderly residents to buy fresh produce daily.
- The rise of digital platforms has forced every traditional grocery store to reconsider its logistics, balancing physical shelf space with the demands of home delivery services.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in American English; British English sleepers often prefer 'supermarket' or 'corner shop' depending on the size.

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