English Explanatory Dictionary

supermarket

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large self-service store that sells groceries and, usually, medications, household goods, and/or clothing.
  2. A chain of such stores.
  3. A one-stop shop; a place offering a range of products or services.

Pronunciation

/ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ /ˌsuːpəˈmɑːkɪt/ en-uk-supermarket.ogg

Word forms

supermarket supermarkets

Etymology

American English, super- + market, 1933.

Derived words

antisupermarket nonsupermarket social supermarket superette supermarketeer supermarketer supermarketing supermarketlike
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