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greengrocer
[ green-groh-ser ]
noun
- a retailer of fresh vegetables and fruit.
greengrocer
/ ˈɡriːnˌɡrəʊsə /
noun
- a retail trader in fruit and vegetables
Derived Forms
- ˈgreenˌgrocery, noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of greengrocer1
Example Sentences
Who could be a better observer than the greengrocer by the mosque or the hospital night watchman?
When it ceased dripping for an hour at noon, the greengrocer said cheerily, 'Another grand day, mam!'
The greengrocer put on a pair of wash-leather gloves to hand the plates with, and stationed himself behind Mr. Tuckle's chair.
In those days you bought them cooked at the charcuterie for the same price that you got them raw at the greengrocer's.
The Guesser looking at them would have no difficulty in pronouncing landlord, greengrocer, king.
He has been thinking about the Kaiser, the Kaiser who is breaking his heart through the medium of the greengrocer's baby.
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