greengrocer
pronunciation
How to pronounce greengrocer in British English:
UK [ˈɡriːnɡrəʊsə(r)]
How to pronounce greengrocer in American English:
US [ˈɡriːnɡroʊsər]
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- Noun:
- a grocer who sells fresh fruits and vegetables
Word Origin
- greengrocer (n.)
- 1723, from green (n.) "vegetable" + grocer.
Example
- 1. The greengrocer puts up the poster partly out of habit , partly because everyone else does it , and partly out of fear of the consequences if he does not .
- 2. Employees place these exhortations on desks and walls with the same resignation as the czech greengrocer .
- 3. By placing the sign , the greengrocer said : " I do not want trouble . "
- 4. Asian chilis ( chilies are western , chilis are eastern ) rank significantly higher on the scoville scale than the chilies available at your local greengrocer .
- 5. In this revolt the greengrocer steps out of living within the lie . He rejects the ritual and breaks the rules of the game . He discovers once more his suppressed identity and dignity . He gives his freedom a concrete significance .