greengrocer

[jasonlulu_2000]

The greengrocer at the corner is probably the most convenient to reach.

I think the above sentence should be written as "The greengrocer's at the corner is probably the most convenient to reach. "

Am I right?

Thanks

 

[SoothingDave]

It's fine either way.

 

[Rover_KE]

I'd use greengrocer's as you're referring to his shop.

If you mean the man you need greengrocer:

'The greengrocer at the corner sells the best apples in town.'

Rover

 

[CarloSsS]

It's fine either way.

Is there any such thing as greengrocer stores in the US? I understand that "greengrocer" is a BrE expression.

 

[Barb_D]

I have never encountered that expression here in use in the U.S.

 

[CarloSsS]

I have never encountered that expression here in use in the U.S.

What do you call a store where they sell fruits and/or vegetables? If there are any such stores in the U.S.

 

[Barb_D]

I'm not aware of any permanent stores that sell only fruits and vegetables. You can find fruit or vegetable stands, but they are not full stories. We have an orchard that sells their produce, but it's "the orchard store" not a "greengrocer."

 

[SoothingDave]

I remember a Seinfeld episode where Kramer got banned by the local produce market. So maybe such things exist in New York or other big cities where space is a premium.