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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Flashfood says shoppers can find grocery deals for up to 50% off. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 The notorious screwworm has been detected on a handful of Texas farms, and experts say its return will likely keep beef prices elevated for grocery shoppers. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 Matching sets can be tricky for petite shoppers like myself, but this one has a pants inseam that ranges from 24 to 25 inches depending on the size. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 As a gift with purchase at the SoHo pop-up, shoppers can create a bag charm using leftover materials — in collaboration with Depop seller Juliana NYC. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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