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

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As Savile Row makes a comeback and luxury shoppers look for genuine quality and expert craftsmanship, Penhaligon’s is finding the sweet spot between tradition and modern style. Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Other Lululemon shoppers are fans of the new version, too. Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Another shopper shared that their brother-in-law, a pilot, recommended these to them. Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2025 All these things actively train customers not to shop at Target; especially during a period when the shopper is laser focused on value for money and time. David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2025 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 27 Aug. 2025.

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