noun
greengrocer
GREEN-grohs-uh
Greengrocer (noun) means a shopkeeper who sells fresh fruit and vegetables. Example: “She bought her apples from the local greengrocer instead of the supermarket.”
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."
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Word forms
- Plural
- greengrocers
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Etymology
From green (referring to fresh vegetables) plus grocer.
Rhymes for greengrocer
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What does “greengrocer” mean?
The word “greengrocer” means a shopkeeper who sells fresh fruit and vegetables. In plain terms, a shop, or the person running it, that sells fresh fruit and veg.
How do you pronounce “greengrocer”?
“Greengrocer” is pronounced GREEN-grohs-uh (/ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “greengrocer” in a sentence?
Here is “greengrocer” used in a sentence: “She bought her apples from the local greengrocer instead of the supermarket.”
What part of speech is “greengrocer”?
“Greengrocer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “greengrocer” have?
“Greengrocer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shopkeeper who sells fresh fruit and vegetables.
