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Definition of greengrocer

greengrocer

/ˈɡriːnˌɡroʊsər/
green · gro · cer
Plural:greengrocers
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greengrocer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A retail merchant who sells fresh fruits and vegetables.

Example

"The local greengrocer set out crates of ripe strawberries and leafy greens on the pavement."

2

British A shop or market stall where fresh fruits and vegetables are sold (often written as greengrocer's).

Example

"She stopped by the greengrocer on her way home to buy potatoes and apples for dinner."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

greenfinch
greenfly
greengage
greengrocer
greengroceries
greengrocery
greenhorn

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 18th century as a compound of "green" (referring to fresh, leafy vegetables) and "grocer" (from Old French grossier, meaning a wholesale merchant who deals in the gross).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greengrocer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greengrocer
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