Meaning
grocer
- a shopkeeper who sells foodstuffs, spices, and household goods
In a sentence
Il droghiere sotto casa vende spezie provenienti da tutto il mondo.
The grocer downstairs sells spices from all over the world.
Mio nonno si fidava solo del vecchio droghiere del quartiere.
My grandfather only trusted the old neighborhood grocer.
Ha chiesto al droghiere un consiglio per preparare la salsa.
She asked the grocer for advice on how to prepare the sauce.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| droghiere | masculine · singular |
| droghieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Slightly old-fashioned; modern Italians often buy groceries at a 'supermercato' or 'alimentari'.
- The feminine form 'droghiera' exists but is rare; the shop itself is called 'drogheria'.