Antedating of "Supermarket"

[Fred Shapiro]

supermarket (OED 1933)

1931 _L.A. Times_ 15 Nov. D3  The Norwood supermarket, southeast corner of
Hollywood Boulevard and Normandie avenue, was opened yesterday.  It is
owned by A. C. Jones, formerly president of the Piggly-Wiggly stores.

Fred Shapiro


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