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supermarket

Pronunciation: /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/

The English word “supermarket” has 3 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

American English, super- + market, 1933.

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