supermarket

/ˈsupɚˌmɑrkɪt/
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A large shop where people buy food and everyday goods.

Examples

  • She walked through the supermarket with a basket.
  • Is there a supermarket near here?
  • Two supermarkets opened on this road.
  • The supermarket closes at nine.
  • We buy milk at the supermarket.

Similar words

grocery store

Meanings

Large food shop

noun
shopping
neutral
A large shop that sells food, drinks, and things used at home.

Examples

  • We buy milk at the supermarket.
  • The supermarket closes at nine.
  • Is there a supermarket near here?
  • She walked through the supermarket with a basket.
  • Two supermarkets opened on this road.

Similar words

Etymology

FAQ

What does supermarket mean?

A supermarket is a large shop for food and everyday goods.

When is supermarket used?

It usually has aisles of shelves and a place to pay.

How does supermarket differ from small shop?

A supermarket is larger and sells more kinds of goods than a small shop.

How is supermarket used in a sentence?

“We buy milk at the supermarket” shows a common visit.

Is supermarket formal?

No, supermarket is an everyday word.

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