English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

grocer

0 antonyms and opposites of grocer, grouped by meaning.

Noun — A person or shop that sells food and household supplies.

We haven't recorded synonyms for grocer yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.

How to use grocer

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

the local grocer grocer's shop

Etymology

From Old French grossier, "wholesaler" — someone who originally sold goods in bulk quantities ("gross").

Full origin of grocer →

Frequently asked questions

What does “grocer” mean?

The word “grocer” means a person or shop that sells food and household supplies. In plain terms, someone (or a shop) that sells groceries.

How do you pronounce “grocer”?

“Grocer” is pronounced GROH-suh (/ˈɡɹoʊ.səɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “grocer” in a sentence?

Here is “grocer” used in a sentence: “The local grocer knew all his regular customers by name.”

What part of speech is “grocer”?

“Grocer” is a noun.

Where does the word “grocer” come from?

The word “grocer” comes from Old French. From Old French grossier, "wholesaler" — someone who originally sold goods in bulk quantities ("gross").

Related words

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of grocer
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.