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Definition of greengrocery

greengrocery

/ˈɡriːnˌɡroʊsəri/
green · gro · cer · y
Plural:greengroceries
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greengrocery Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A retail shop or business where fresh fruits and vegetables are sold; a greengrocer's shop.

Example

"She stopped by the local greengrocery on her way home to buy fresh tomatoes and lettuce."

2

British Fresh vegetables and fruits sold as retail commodities by a greengrocer.

Example

"The market stall offered a wide assortment of seasonal greengrocery from nearby farms."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

greengage
greengrocer
greengroceries
greengrocery
greenhorn
greenhouse
greenie

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century from 'greengrocer' and the suffix '-y', originally distinguishing a dealer in fresh green vegetables and fruit from a traditional grocer who sold dry, preserved goods in bulk.

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