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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Bedsure GentleSoft Ribbed Throw Blanket Amazon’s number-one best-selling bed throw is lightweight, ribbed, and beloved among shoppers. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 For a more specialized fit, the Petite Wide-leg Pants are an excellent choice for shorter shoppers, while the Curvy Wide-leg Pants are just as comfortable and flattering (and on sale for almost $40 off). Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026 Lululemon’s End of Season Sale has shopper-favorite Everywhere Belt Bags starting at $24, including various styles and materials. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026 The first life of the skyways, when the bridge network began in the 1960s, was as a selling point to lure shoppers back downtown from the suburban malls. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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