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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The 43,000-square-foot store will greet the first 300 shoppers with limited-edition tote bags and Secret Saver cards offering up to $100 off. Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 The playful, colorful designs have become a popular social media trend with shoppers using them for iced coffee, lemonade, cocktails, and summer entertaining. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 The right colors can stop a shopper mid-scroll and instantly create an emotional connection, which ultimately drives higher offers. Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 16 June 2026 As summer approaches, many shoppers are trading bulky comforters for quilts like this one. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 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 19 Jun. 2026.

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