noun
greengrocer
GREEN-grohs-uh
noun
1
A shopkeeper who sells fresh fruit and vegetables.
"She bought her apples from the local greengrocer instead of the supermarket."
2
(chiefly UK) A small shop selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
"There's a greengrocer just around the corner from the flat."
How to Use Greengrocer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shop, or the person running it, that sells fresh fruit and veg.
UK vs US
This term is mainly British; American English typically just says "grocer" or "produce stand."
Word Forms
greengrocers plural
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Etymology
From green (referring to fresh vegetables) plus grocer.