Words for shopping at a grocery store
a store selling food and household supplies; groceries are food and drink items
noun
Examples:
• She stopped at the grocery store on her way home from work.
• He ordered his weekly groceries online for home delivery.
a regular gathering of people for the purchase and sale of goods
noun
Examples:
• We bought fresh vegetables at the market.
• The stock market crashed in 2008.
a large self-service retail store selling food, beverages, and household goods
noun
Examples:
• She stopped at the supermarket after work to pick up groceries for dinner.
• The new supermarket on the corner carries a wide variety of international foods.
a flat horizontal surface fixed to a wall or in a frame for placing objects on
noun
Examples:
• She arranged her books alphabetically on the shelf.
• The jar fell off the shelf and shattered on the floor.
a vehicle with two or four wheels pulled by a horse or pushed by hand; a shopping trolley
noun
Examples:
• She filled her shopping cart with groceries.
• The farmer loaded the hay onto a wooden cart.
the area in a store where customers pay for their goods before leaving
noun
Examples:
• There was a long line at the checkout, so she chose the self-service lane.
• He placed all his items on the belt at the checkout and waited for the total.
the process of paying and leaving a hotel, or the time by which a guest must vacate their room
noun
Examples:
• Checkout is at 11 a.m., so we need to pack before breakfast.
• She stopped at the front desk to complete her checkout and return the room key.
a person who handles payments from customers in a shop or other business
noun
Examples:
• The cashier scanned each item and placed them into bags.
• She thanked the cashier and collected her change.
a place where bread, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods are made and sold
noun
Examples:
• The smell of fresh bread from the bakery filled the entire street.
• She picked up a croissant and a loaf of sourdough from the local bakery.
products made from milk; a shop or company that sells such products
noun
Examples:
• She switched to a dairy-free diet for health reasons.
• The local dairy delivers fresh milk every morning.
a shop or counter selling prepared foods, cold cuts, cheeses, and specialty groceries
noun
Examples:
• He ordered a turkey and Swiss on rye from the deli around the corner.
• The supermarket deli counter had freshly sliced ham and a variety of salads.
a printed or written document confirming that goods or services have been paid for
noun
Examples:
• Keep your receipt in case you need to return the item.
• The cashier handed her the receipt after the transaction was complete.