supermarket
- 01 A1 Beginner
a large shop where you choose your own food and household items from shelves.
a large self-service retail store that primarily sells food, beverages, and household supplies.
Simple“I need to go to the supermarket to buy some milk and bread for breakfast.”
In context“The local supermarket has expanded its organic section to meet the growing consumer demand for pesticide-free produce.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a company that owns many large shops with the same name.
a commercial enterprise or corporate chain that operates multiple large-scale retail outlets.
Simple“The supermarket announced it would stop using plastic bags in all its stores.”
In context“The multinational supermarket reported record profits this quarter despite increasing competition from discount retailers.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
a place or service that offers many different things in one location.
a metaphorical reference to a place, platform, or service providing a comprehensive range of options or products.
Simple“This website is a supermarket for cheap travel deals and hotel bookings.”
In context“The new community centre acts as a social supermarket, offering everything from legal advice to childcare and fitness classes.”
Synonymsone stop shophub
American English, super- + market, 1933.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.