what is grocery

Grocery refers to a store that sells food and other things used in the home, such as soaps and paper products. The term "grocery" originated from the word "grocer," which referred to a person who sold dry goods like grains, beans, and rice. In the early days of America, there were two types of stores - groceries and apothecaries. Groceries sold dry goods, while apothecaries sold things like medicine and alcohol. Eventually, the word "grocery" came to mean any store that sold household goods, including food, drink, and medicine. In American English, "grocery store" is often used to mean "supermarket". Grocery stores may sell perishable and non-perishable food supplies, fresh produce, dairy, and baked goods, as well as household items.