A grocer is a dealer in staple foodstuffs, such as meats, produce or dairy products, and other household supplies. Such goods are, hence, groceries. Food is any substance that can be consumed, including liquid drinks. ... Etymologically, Meat comes from the old english mete which referred to food in general. ... Supermarket produce section Produce is a general term for a group of farm-produced goods, generally limited to fruits and vegetables. ... Dairy products are generally defined as foodstuffs produced from milk. ...

Sometimes used when greengrocer is meant. A greengrocer in central Milan with a sign in Milanese, the local dialect, claiming to be the oldest greengrocer of Milan (lortolán püŝee vêcc de Milan) A greengrocer is a retail trader in fruit and vegetables; that is, in green groceries. ...

Nowadays, the term is all but synonymous with supermarket, since the early supermarkets began as chains of grocery stores. Exterior appearance of typical American supermarket (a Safeway) A supermarket or grocery store is a store that sells a wide variety of food. ...

The Grocer is a nickname in British politics referring to Edward Heath. A nickname is a short, clever, cute, derogatory, or otherwise substitute name for a person or things real name (for example, Tom is short for Thomas). ... The Right Honourable Sir Edward Richard George Heath, KG , MBE (July 9, 1916 – July 17, 2005), soldier and politician, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974 and leader of the Conservative Party from 1965 to 1975. ...