Supermarket & Grocery Shopping: 18 Everyday English Words

A large store that sells food and household goods.

Example: We stopped at the supermarket after school.

A wheeled basket used to carry shopping.

Example: Push the cart beside me.

A handheld container for a small amount of shopping.

Example: I used a basket for five items.

A passage between rows of shelves.

Example: The cereal is in aisle six.

A flat surface where products are displayed.

Example: The pasta is on the top shelf.

Fresh fruit and vegetables sold in a store.

Example: Apples are in the produce section.

The part of a store where bread and baked goods are sold.

Example: The bakery smells like fresh bread.

A counter that sells prepared foods, meats and cheeses.

Example: We bought sliced turkey at the deli.

The store section for milk and other dairy foods.

Example: Yoghurt is in the dairy section.

Kept very cold so food stays frozen.

Example: Frozen vegetables are near the freezers.

The place where you pay for purchases.

Example: There was a short line at the checkout.

A worker who scans purchases and takes payment.

Example: The cashier scanned our groceries.

A printed or digital record of what you paid for.

Example: Keep the receipt in case we need it.

A label showing how much an item costs.

Example: Check the price tag before putting it in the cart.

A period when an item is offered at a lower price.

Example: The cereal is on sale this week.

A paper or digital offer that gives a discount.

Example: Dad used a coupon for the yoghurt.

A container used to carry purchases.

Example: Put the bread in a separate bag.

A written list of things you plan to buy.

Example: Milk is first on the shopping list.