grocer
Translation
grocer
Examples
The local grocer sells fresh fruit.
The local grocer sells fresh fruit.
Grammar Patterns
a person who sells food and small household goods The grocer is on the corner of the street.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shopkeeper, merchant, retailer
Etymology
From Old French 'grossier', meaning 'wholesaler', referring to someone who dealt in 'gross' quantities.
Memory Tips
Think of a person who sells 'gross' amounts of food, i.e., in bulk or wholesale.