green groceries
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Definition
Noun (plural, treated as singular or plural) 1. Fresh fruits and vegetables grown for the market: The term refers to produce—such as apples, lettuce, carrots, and bananas—that is sold to consumers, typically emphasizing its fresh, unprocessed state. It is the merchandise sold by a green grocer.
Usage Notes
- The term "green groceries" is a plural noun. It refers to the collective items themselves, not the store.
- It is somewhat dated but still understood, particularly in British English contexts. In modern American English, "produce" is more common.
- It can be used with both singular and plural verbs, depending on whether the focus is on the collective group (singular) or the individual items (plural).
- Singular focus: The green groceries is delivered on Tuesday. (The collective batch of produce)
- Plural focus: The green groceries are displayed neatly. (The individual fruits and vegetables)
Examples
- She bought her green groceries from the local farmer's market every Saturday.
- The van was loaded with fresh green groceries for the downtown shops.
- His job was to sort and price the incoming green groceries.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related things.
- a green groceries stall (a stall selling produce)
- the green groceries section (the part of a store selling produce)
Variants and Related Words
- Green grocer (noun): A person or store that sells fresh fruits and vegetables.
- I'll stop by the green grocer on my way home.
- Greengrocery (noun, chiefly British): Can mean either the trade of selling produce or a shop selling produce.
- He works in the greengrocery business.
Synonyms
- Produce (noun): General term for agricultural products, especially fruits and vegetables.
- Fresh produce: Emphasizes the fresh, unprocessed nature.
- Fruit and vegetables / Fruits and veggies: A simple, direct description.
Related Phrases
- To sell green groceries: To be in the business of selling fresh produce.
- For generations, their family has sold green groceries in the town square.
Noun
- fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market