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

Examples of shopper in a Sentence

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Thrifting collections While Audrey Huset didn’t collect thrifted wool skirts to resell them, curating collections is a trend for today’s thrift shopper. Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026 Theaters, department stores, restaurants and local businesses lined the street, drawing shoppers from across Chicago. Tonika Lewis Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026 Startled shoppers were knocked off their feet as Crosby blew by them. Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026 The impact is also likely to be felt by shoppers both in stores and online. CBS News, 21 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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