Words / A2

GREENGR-ohs-uh/ˈɡriːnɡrəʊsə/

A greengrocer sells fruit and vegetables: at the greengrocer’s, a local greengrocer. Grocer is a wider food shop; greengrocer is specifically fresh produce. Supermarket is larger and sells more than fruit. Florist sells flowers. The shop is often called the greengrocer’s. British word; Americans may just say produce store or supermarket.

Meaning

A person or shop that sells fruit and vegetables.

Examples

• “The greengrocer on the corner has fresh tomatoes.”
• “I bought apples and a lettuce at the greengrocer’s.”
• “The greengrocer opens before the florist next door.”

Good to know

at the greengrocer’s. Wider food shop: grocer. Flowers: florist. Large shop: supermarket.

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