corner grocery

Frequency: 6.57.2 per million words

A small, local grocery store, often located on a street corner. More common in BrE; AmE often uses 'corner store' or 'corner grocery store'.

groceryADJECTIVE + grocery

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corner

Examples (10)

  • I popped into the corner grocery for a pint of milk.
  • The corner grocery is a staple of the neighborhood.
  • She runs the small corner grocery on Elm Street.
  • He stopped at the corner grocery to buy some snacks.
  • Most people prefer the supermarket, but I like the corner grocery.
  • The corner grocery sells fresh produce from local farmers.
  • Parking is difficult near the corner grocery.
  • The corner grocery closes at 9 PM on weekdays.
  • Support your community by shopping at the corner grocery.
  • There used to be a corner grocery where that bank is now.