grocery-getter
n.— «Entry-level cars must provide reasonable interior and ride comfort, have sufficient power, carry cargo and return good fuel economy. All five of this year’s entries address these needs. I have one quibble: if these are the cars we often refer to as “grocery-getters,” why don’t any of them have grocery bag hooks?» —“Econoboxes meet range of needs” by Jil Mcintosh Toronto Star (Canada) Nov. 2, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
A baby’s first word is often a cherished milestone, but some cultures pay more attention to other firsts, like a baby’s first laugh. A fascinating new book by a linguist examines language at the beginning and the end of life. Plus, the...
Emily in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is married to a native Dutch speaker, who points out that they buy groceries in a store, so why doesn’t grocery denote just one of those items and not the store where they’re sold? Originally, the French...