supermarket
/ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: supermarkets
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A large self-service store that sells groceries and, usually, medications, household goods, and/or clothing.
Noun
Examples
I went to the supermarket to buy some food.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A chain of such stores.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “supermarket” mean?
A large self-service store that sells groceries and, usually, medications, household goods, and/or clothing.
Is “supermarket” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.