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| delicatessen |
a shop that sells cheese, cooked meats, and other food that is ready to eat. |
| foreman |
the leader of a group of workers in a factory, shop, or other workplace. [1/2 definitions] |
| grocery store |
a store in which food and other supplies for the household are sold. A grocery store can be a small shop in one's neighborhood or a large supermarket. |
| market |
to buy in a market; shop. [1/4 definitions] |
| merchant |
an owner of a shop. [1/3 definitions] |
| patron |
a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or some other business. [1/2 definitions] |
| patronize |
to shop at or use the services of regularly. [1/2 definitions] |
| stand |
a counter, stall, or movable shop where customers can walk up and buy things. A stand is usually outdoors. [1/16 definitions] |
| studio |
a photographer's shop. [1/5 definitions] |
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