shop around

verb

shopped around; shopping around; shops around

1

: to look for the most suitable item or service for the lowest price

Shop around first before you buy a car.

She is shopping around for a bank with low fees.

2

: to try to get a company to publish or produce (something)

He shopped his manuscript around, but no publishers were interested.

Examples of shop around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So, like for every major purchase, people should shop around for the best terms. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Or, if you’re set on installing a solarium on the lawn, but want to shop around more, read on for a few more options, starting at just $2,685 from Amazon. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Since buying her Watch Hill mansion in 2013, the singer has been a frequent visitor to the Ocean State, hosting parties for her friends, shopping around town, and tasting local cuisine. — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026

Seed prices vary greatly—from $5 for 2,500 seeds to almost $7 for 500 seeds—so shop around for the best buy. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 29 June 2026

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