Groceteria
/ˌɡɹəʊ.səˈtɪə̯.ɹi.ə/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A self-service grocery store. Canada, US, dated
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
Blend of grocery + cafeteria.