supermarket

noun

su·​per·​mar·​ket ˈsü-pər-ˌmär-kət 

often attributive

1

: a self-service retail market selling especially foods and household merchandise

2

: something resembling a supermarket especially in the variety or volume of its goods or services

Examples of supermarket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Large supermarkets may have the capacity to adapt to new packaging systems or bulk inventory models. —Francisco Marte, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026

So delivering on two wheels is only going to work for a freelancer who is within a few miles of city amenities, such as supermarkets and restaurants. —Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

This Filipino supermarket chain is great for frozen fish, longanisa (a kind of garlicky Filipino sausage), tangy banana ketchup, and other family staples. —Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026

These days, pretzels can be found at the ballpark, brewery, mall and movie theater, as well as supermarkets and convenience stores. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for supermarket

• aftermarket
• patriarchate
• market
• nonmarket
• premarket
• upmarket

Kids Definition

supermarket

noun

su·​per·​mar·​ket ˈsü-pər-ˌmär-kət 

: a self-service market selling foods and household merchandise