foodstore

Place selling provisions

A foodstore is a retail establishment that sells food and groceries—essentially a synonym for grocery store or supermarket.

The term appears more commonly in British English and in compound forms: The new foodstore opened on the corner.

American English typically prefers grocery store or supermarket.

grocery

supermarket

Self-service food retailer

  • aisleCorridor between seating sections
  • checkoutPayment completion process
  • cartVehicle for hauling

cashier · produce · deli · bakery · frozen · dairy · snacks · beverages · cereal · condiments

market

stall

Enclosed compartment or delay

fishmonger · butcher · greengrocer · haggle · wholesale · wet market · hawker · souq · mercado · open-air

stock

pantry

Household provisions closet

  • shelvesHorizontal storage platforms
  • cansSealed metal containers
  • jarsLidded glass containers

drygoods · flour · rice · pasta · beans · lentils · oils · vinegars · preserves · pickles

nutrition

vitamins

Essential organic nutrients

calories · diet · wholesome · balanced · nutritious · organic · labels · dietary · macros · supplements

Opposites
food consumption model

foodstorerestaurant

Place serving meals

diner · eatery · café · cafeteria · bistro

commercial function

foodstorehardware store

Retail outlet for tools

furniture store · bookstore · appliance store · auto parts store · pharmacy

Family

food, store, foods, stores, stored, storing, storage, storeroom, storefront

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