DOING THE GROCERIES

Definition: The act of purchasing food and other household items from a grocery store or supermarket.

Synonyms: Grocery Shopping, Food Shopping, Marketing, Grocery Run, Buying Groceries

Usage Examples in Sentences

During the weekly ritual of doing the groceries, she discovered the allure of exotic spices.

A: Good morning, Sarah. How was your weekend?B: Good morning, Tom. It was great, thanks! I spent most of Saturday doing the groceries and catching up on some reading. How about you?A: Sounds relaxing. My weekend was pretty busy with errands. Speaking of groceries, did you find everything you needed at the store?B: Yes, for the most part. I had to go to a couple of stores to find everything on my list, but it worked out in the end. How about you? Do you usually do your groceries on weekends?A: I try to. It's less crowded compared to weekdays. Plus, it gives me time to plan meals for the week ahead. Do you plan your meals in advance?B: I do, usually. It helps save time and money. Do you have any tips for meal planning?A: One thing I find helpful is to make a list of meals for the week and then create a corresponding shopping list. It keeps me focused and prevents impulse purchases.

DOING THE GROCERIES

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