groceteria en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɡɹoʊ.səˈtɪɹ.i.ə/ (General-American)
- /ˌɡɹəʊ.səˈtɪə̯.ɹi.ə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of grocery + cafeteria.
Meanings
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(Canada, US, dated) A self-service grocery store.
In a groceteria, the bacon is already stripped of its rind, the steaks are boned and cut to the size of the family, and even six-pennyworth of marrow bones is wrapped up securely enough to be posted home.
1954, Ernest Watkins, Prospect of Canada, page 42:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| groceterias | Number=Plur | lexicographic |