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groceries

/ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/

Meanings
  • A collection of food and household items that are purchased for consumption or use.

    - "I need to buy groceries for the week."
    - "What groceries do we need to make dinner tonight?"

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹiz/



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Synonyms

commodities , general goods , groceries , packaged goods , general store , grocery store , market , supermarket
Rhymes
Words rhyming with groceries
Apples , oranges , and oranges
Variants
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groceries , grocery
Forms
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The various forms of the word 'groceries' include 'groceries' (the standard form), 'groceries' (plural form), 'groceries' (possessive form), and 'groceries' (gerund form).


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the term 'groceries' can be traced back to the Middle English period. During this time, grocers were merchants who sold food and household items in their shops. The term 'groceries' came to refer to the items that these merchants sold.


Related Concepts
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  1. Provisioning: Provisioning refers to the act of supplying or stocking up on necessary items, especially food and water, for use in various contexts, such as personal consumption, military operations, or disaster relief efforts.

  2. Supply chain management: Supply chain management refers to the coordination and management of various activities involved in the production, procurement, and distribution of goods and services from their original sources to their final consumers.


Culture
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The cultural significance of groceries can be seen in various aspects of society. For example, in literature, groceries have been used as symbols of provision, survival, and nourishment. In art, paintings of groceries have been created to celebrate the beauty and abundance of food. In music, songs about groceries have been composed to express the joy and satisfaction of buying and preparing food for oneself and others.

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