Greengrocer

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.É™(ɹ)/

Origin

green + grocer

Full definition of greengrocer

Noun

1. (chiefly British) A person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit, normally from a relatively small shop

Usage notes

Greengrocer is not used in North America and is not likely to be understood.

Synonyms

• (small shop selling produce) greengrocer's; produce store, produce shop US

Derived terms

• greengroceress
• greengrocery
• greengrocer's apostrophe