: a dealer in staple foodstuffs, meats, produce, and dairy products and usually household supplies
Examples of grocer in a Sentence
Ask your local grocer if he sells organic fruits and vegetables.
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In early 2023, upscale grocer Whole Foods — which was acquired by Amazon in 2017 — settled a case brought by 330 warehouse employees who alleged the company collected their voiceprints without permission and used them to verify workers' identities.
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Hannah Meisel, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Shoppers should start to see the seasonal Sprite combo soon in stores like Walmart, Target, and grocers in 12-ounce, 12-ounce 12-packs, and 20-ounce sizes, as well as in a zero sugar option.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The grocer removed Bieber’s name from the smoothie in late 2025, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
And whether or not customers trust grocers appears to waver depending on the region.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 May 2026
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Hannah Meisel, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Shoppers should start to see the seasonal Sprite combo soon in stores like Walmart, Target, and grocers in 12-ounce, 12-ounce 12-packs, and 20-ounce sizes, as well as in a zero sugar option.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The grocer removed Bieber’s name from the smoothie in late 2025, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
And whether or not customers trust grocers appears to waver depending on the region.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for grocer
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“Grocer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grocer. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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grocer
noun
gro·cer
ˈgrō-sər 
: a dealer in food and household supplies
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