greengrocer

noun

green·​gro·​cer ˈgrēn-ˌgrō-sər How to pronounce greengrocer (audio)
-shər
chiefly British
: a retailer of fresh vegetables and fruit
greengrocery
ˈgrēn-ˌgrō-sə-rē How to pronounce greengrocer (audio)
-ˌgrōsh-rē
noun

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Among the victims were a locksmith, a flower seller, and two greengrocers. — Anahid Nersessian, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025 Separate visits were made to the greengrocer, butcher and baker. — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026 When even one person stops performing, when the greengrocer removes his sign, the illusion begins to crack. — Haley Ott, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 Local greengrocer Le Jardin des Délices will also have special Ami branding, such as stickers on fruit. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for greengrocer

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First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of greengrocer was in 1723

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greengrocer

noun
green·​gro·​cer ˈgrēn-ˌgrō-sər How to pronounce greengrocer (audio)
chiefly British
: a person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit to the public
greengrocery
-ˌgrōs-(ə-)rē How to pronounce greengrocer (audio)
noun

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