groceries

British

/ ˈɡrəʊsərɪz /

plural noun

merchandise, esp foodstuffs, sold by a grocer

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Rising gas costs, along with higher costs for groceries and rent, create financial stress that can follow employees into the workplace, they noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The share of income spent on gasoline and groceries, however, has remained fairly steady within the last three years.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

"Especially when you have so many people at home that can't afford basic things like groceries and gas."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

For Jane, it’s either that or bagging groceries at Trader Joe’s.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

I put them on my Christmas list, but my father said no way was he going to spend more on a pair of sneakers than on a week’s worth of groceries.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli

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