grocer

This term describes a specific type of retail professional, typically associated with a small-scale, independent shop. While it remains in use, it has a traditional or old-fashioned connotation in many English-speaking regions, where larger supermarkets have replaced the neighborhood grocer.

In modern usage, the word is often used to refer to the business owner rather than the store itself. To refer to the establishment, the term "grocery store" or "greengrocer" (specifically for produce) is more common.