greengrocer

English

Etymology

green + grocer

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/

Noun

greengrocer (plural greengrocers)

  1. (chiefly Britain) 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.

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