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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Heron Chessani Shoe Storage Cabinet Where shoe storage is concerned, men’s shoes can be tough to fit, but shoppers confirmed this accent cabinet can comfortably hold men’s size 12 shoes. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026 Two grocery shoppers in Miami-Dade took the two jackpots won from Saturday’s Florida Lotto, Powerball and Fantasy 5 drawings. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026 Mark Mathews, chief economist and executive director of research at the National Retail Federation, said higher gas prices would likely affect consumer spending, particularly lower-income shoppers. Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026 Now through the end of March, shoppers can even score 25% off sitewide and free shipping on all subscription orders. Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 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 20 Mar. 2026.

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