"grocer" meaning in English

See grocer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈɡrəʊsə/ [UK], /ˈɡroʊsər/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-grocer.wav [UK] Forms: grocer [singular], grocers [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A grocer is a person who sells groceries (foodstuffs and household items) retail from a grocery.
    Sense id: simple-grocer-en-noun-YaUoUY8R
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