superettes

/ˌsupərˈɛts/
noun
  1. Small supermarkets or grocery stores that are smaller than a typical supermarket but larger than a convenience store.
    • Many neighborhoods have superettes where residents can buy fresh produce and basic groceries without traveling far.
    • The town's two superettes compete for customers by offering different local products.
    • She stopped at the superette on her way home to pick up milk and bread.
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