1. plural of grocer; people who own or work in stores that sell food and household items

Examples

• The grocers in our neighborhood know all their regular customers by name.
• Local grocers are struggling to compete with large supermarket chains.
• Many grocers offer home delivery services now.
• The grocers’ association met to discuss new regulations.
• Small-town grocers often provide personal service that big stores cannot match.
• Independent grocers sometimes specialize in organic or specialty foods.