shop

noun, often attributive \ ˈshäp \

Definition of shop

1 :a handicraft establishment :atelier

2 a :a building or room stocked with merchandise for sale :store

b or less commonly shoppe play \ˈshäp\ :a small retail establishment or a department in a large one offering a specified line of goods or services

a millinery shop

a sandwich shop

3 :a commercial establishment for the making or repair of goods or machinery

machine shop

repair shop

4 a :a school laboratory equipped for industrial arts education

b :the art or science of working with tools and machinery

5 a :a business establishment :office

a public relations shop

b :shoptalk

talking shop

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Examples of shop in a Sentence

I took the car to the shop to get new brakes.
I am taking shop this semester.
I made a table in shop.
The wood shop is down the hall.

Recent Examples of shop from the Web

As part of the decision to close all the Teavana stores, the Teavana.com online shop will also eventually be closed.

— janet i. tu, The Seattle Times, "Mall owner Simon sues Starbucks over Teavana chain’s shutdown," 30 Aug. 2017
Let’s Talk Shops Fact: A small, cool wine shop is the best place to find small, cool wine.

— belle cushing, Bon Appetit, "So, What Exactly Is Natural Wine?," 28 Aug. 2017
Participants will receive a golf shop gift card in exchange for their time.

— michelle mullins, Naperville Sun, "Naperville News Digest," 25 Aug. 2017
Seki’s store, which was founded by her grandparents 86 years ago, was one of the few businesses open on a street full of shuttered shops.

— alana semuels, The Atlantic, "Can Anything Stop Rural Decline?," 23 Aug. 2017
But Denver’s elaborate hurdles for potential weed-friendly coffee shops and gathering places may mean the city gets few takers for the new licenses.

— Washington Post, "Denver soon to license pot clubs, but few may open," 22 Aug. 2017
First off, says Rick Pinto, who has owned and operated the bait and tackle shop at the lake for years, 44 pounds isn’t even that big.

— j. harry jones, sandiegouniontribune.com, "No fish tale: Giant catfish are lurking in local lakes," 19 Aug. 2017
Solar Eclipse glasses will be sold in the gift shop for $3, and guests can view the solar eclipse from the second-floor balcony.

— jennifer jhon, South Florida Parenting, "Where to watch the eclipse with the kids," 18 Aug. 2017
Today’s Peach State pups can happily roam the city enjoying everything from coffee shop dates to some seriously delicious al fresco dining (with special treats catered to the one of the leash, of course).

— katie strasberg rousso, Southern Living, "Dog-Friendly Spots in Atlanta Worth Wagging About," 17 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of shop

Middle English shoppe, from Old English sceoppa booth; akin to Old High German scopf shed

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First Known Use: 14th century

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shop Synonyms

Synonyms

bazaar, emporium, store

Related Words

market, marketplace, outlet, showroom; boutique, chain store, department store, dime store, exchange, five-and-ten (also five-and-dime), mart, mini-mart, thrift shop, variety store; big box, supercenter, superstore

shop

verb

Definition of shop

shopped; shopping

intransitive verb

1 a :to examine goods or services with intent to buy

b :to hunt through a market in search of the best buy

2 :to make a search :hunt

shopping around for a better idea

transitive verb

1 British :to inform on :betray

2 :to examine the stock or offerings of

shop the stores for Christmas gift ideas

3 :to offer for consideration or acceptance; especially :to offer for sale or in a trade —often used with around

shopping the manuscript around

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Examples of shop in a Sentence

Where do you like to shop?
I like to shop at locally owned stores.
She is shopping for a new car.
Many people now shop online.
She's shopping her idea for a film.
His own mother shopped him to the police.

Recent Examples of shop from the Web

The Reformation is our go-to shop for all things ‘90s: Mini dresses, midi wraps, vintage denim, and the like.

— avery matera, Teen Vogue, "Reformation's Zipper Jeans Unzip Into Two Pieces," 30 Aug. 2017
The New York Times comparison shopped five foods, from organic unsalted butter to avocados, and saved 14 percent.

— matt campbell, kansascity, "Here are some of the Whole Foods savings you can find now that Amazon has taken over," 30 Aug. 2017
A sliver of Creekside development has already started, with two new affordable apartment complexes along San Marcos Boulevard, just south of the large and busy shopping center known as San Marcos Creekside Marketplace.

— teri figueroa, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Marcos rethinking downtown development plan," 29 Aug. 2017
Moroccan tour guide Khalid Lamlih talks about his homeland, where visitors can shop for souvenirs in the souks of Marrakech and ride camels through the sands of this desert country.

— terri colby, chicagotribune.com, "Camels, casbahs and more make for a magical visit to Morocco," 28 Aug. 2017
Shoppers are skipping trips to the mall in favor of shopping online, and retailers have been slashing prices to compete for their attention.

— lindsey rupp, Bloomberg.com, "Guess, PVH Offer Commodity That's Been Scarce in Apparel: Hope," 24 Aug. 2017
In the name of convenience, Amazon and Walmart are pushing people to shop by just talking to a digital assistant.

— Washington Post, "Shopping by voice on Amazon or Google device could cost you," 24 Aug. 2017
Make your next road trip (or even ride to work) an indulgent experience, and shop these high-end air fresheners starting next month.

— sara tardiff, ELLE Decor, "Diptyque Isn't Just A Cult Candle Brand, They're Releasing Scents For Beyond Your Bedroom," 22 Aug. 2017
To volunteer for setup/cleanup or to assist families shopping for school supplies call, 513-489-2023.

— sheila vilvens, Cincinnati.com, "Hamilton County Roundup: A 5K, art show, school supplies and Indian Hill hunt history," 28 July 2017

First Known Use of shop

1806

British Definition of SHOP

shop

verb

British Definition of shop

shopped; shopping

transitive verb

:to inform on :betray

SHOP Defined for English Language Learners

shop

noun

Definition of shop for English Language Learners

: a building or room where goods and services are sold
: the place where a specified kind of worker works : a worker's place of business
: a place for making or repairing goods, machinery, vehicles, etc.

shop

verb

Definition of shop for English Language Learners

: to visit places where goods are sold in order to look at and buy things
: to try to get a company to publish or produce (something)
: to give information about the secret or criminal activity of (someone) to an authority (such as the police)

SHOP Defined for Kids

shop

noun \ ˈshäp \

Definition of shop for Students

1 :a place where goods are sold :a usually small store

a flower shop

2 :a worker's place of business

the blacksmith shop

3 :a place in which workers are doing a particular kind of work

a repair shop

shop

verb

Definition of shop for Students

shopped; shopping

:to visit stores or shops for the purpose of looking over and buying goods

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shopper

noun

Law Dictionary

shop

noun

legal Definition of shop

:a business establishment :a place of employment — see also closed shop, open shop, union shop

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