shopper

noun

shop·​per ˈshä-pər How to pronounce shopper (audio)
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

Recent Examples on the Web Every Gentle Monster store similarly captivates shoppers’ attention, inviting them in to discover, explore, learn and share what the brand is all about. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 So many shoppers can attest to its benefits and results. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2024 As China continues to crack down on the financial sector, which includes drastic pay cuts and a cap on annual salary, many well-to-do luxury shoppers have suddenly turned into stingy customers. Denni Hu, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024 According to Coresight’s research, macroeconomic trends are also impacting shoppers’ appetites. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shopper 

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

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