Meanings
noungreengrocery (plural greengroceries)
plural greengroceries
- uncountableThe trade of a greengrocer.
Where greengrocery is concerned there is a distinction between the sale in the shops or in special greengrocery shops […]
1925, Theodor Cassau, J F Mills, The Consumers' Co-operative Movement in Germany - countableA greengrocer's shop.
When William was twenty-four and Emma was twenty-three, they were married and took over a greengrocery in Stratford.
2004, Patrick McGilligan, Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light
Synonyms & antonyms
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Origin
From greengrocer + -y, alternatively blend of greengrocer + grocery.
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APA
greengrocery. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/greengrocery
MLA
“greengrocery.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/greengrocery. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “greengrocery,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/greengrocery.
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