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supermarket

noun

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Meaning

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A large self-service store offering a wide variety of food and household products, typically organized into aisles, where customers select items themselves and pay at a checkout counter.

Example Sentence

We need to go to the supermarket to buy milk, bread, and fresh vegetables for dinner tonight.

Usage Note

Use "supermarket" when referring to a large retail store that primarily sells food and other household products, where customers select items themselves and pay at a checkout counter. It's a common term for daily or weekly grocery shopping, emphasizing the size and self-service nature of the establishment compared to smaller shops.