groceryman

[ groh-suh-ree-muh n, -man, grohs-ree- ]

/ ˈgroʊ sə ri mən, -ˌmæn, ˈgroʊs ri- /

a grocer.

Origin of groceryman

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; grocery + man¹

groat, groats, grocer, groceries, grocery, groceryman, grockle, grodno, grody, groenendael, groening

“Under the counter, Sonny,” said the groceryman, hardly looking at Bob.

Betty Gordon in the Land of Oil |Alice B. Emerson
The groceryman was very dubious and non-committal and referred us to his wife.

Across the Continent by the Lincoln Highway |Effie Price Gladding
The groceryman came forth from his store in a hurry, and a bitter argument ensued, while a big crowd began to collect.

Randy of the River |Horatio Alger Jr.
But just then it happened that the groceryman came along, making one of his two trips a week.

Dwellers in Arcady |Albert Bigelow Paine

Mr. Stetson, the groceryman, came with an order just as Dot was toiling along with an armful to the porch.

The Corner House Girls at School |Grace Brooks Hill