Grocery Definition & Meaning

grocery
noun
  1. a marketplace where groceries are sold; "the grocery store included a meat market"
  2. (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer

"Grocery" in song lyrics

See how grocery is used in real songs:

  • "She met him at the gym or was it at the grocery?"
    Cowboy Troy f/Sarah Buxton — If You Don't Wanna Love Me
  • "BET or MTV, posters hanging at your local grocery"
    Guerilla Maab f/ Cl'Che — Who Could it Be
  • "I need a few things from the grocery"
    The Lonely Island — Jizz in My Pants

Usage tips for "grocery"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "grocery" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for grocery to find words that pair well.

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