shopper

noun

shop·​per ˈshä-pər How to pronounce shopper (audio)
Synonyms of shoppernext
1
: one who shops
2
: one whose occupation is shopping as an agent for customers or for an employer
3
: a usually free paper carrying advertising and sometimes local news

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Last-minute shoppers in Michigan will be able to scramble for gifts up until Christmas Eve as many retailers plan to remain open that day. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Dec. 2025 But the shops and restaurants were closed down, and holiday shoppers and diners were nowhere to be found. Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025 Over the 2025 holiday season, USA TODAY Network journalists spoke with holiday shoppers across the country about the prospect of a tariff rebate in 2026 and what $2,000 would mean to them. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025 Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda Classic High-Rise Tapered Jean These Gloria Vanderbilt jeans have quite the positive reputation among shoppers, and currently have nearly 2,300 five-star reviews. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shopper

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shopper was in 1860

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“Shopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopper. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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