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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In addition to being an expert traveler, my grandma is also a world-class shopper and brings back the most amazing souvenirs from each trip. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026 Better Homes & Gardens Blue Floral Matelassé Quilt The beauty of this quilt is in the floral pattern, which, as one shopper pointed out, has a more modern vibe than similar options on the market. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026 The checkout rules at ALDI require shoppers to bag their own groceries. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 While that’s technically true, many of the 13,000-plus five-star shoppers have recounted similar success. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 21 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.

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