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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Here's what holiday shoppers need to know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 15 Nov. 2025 In two weeks, shoppers will be scrambling for turkeys, hams and pies as grocery shelves begin to clear. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025 Hourleey Outdoor Lighted Gift Boxes Hundreds of Amazon shoppers give Hourleey’s whimsical LED gift boxes a thumbs up for their ambience, sturdiness, and just-right size for a front door display. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025 The brand has become a bit of a Favorite Things staple over the years, with past features like the Lola Crossbody Bag Duo and Josie Double Crossbody Bag winning over both Oprah and shoppers alike. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 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 18 Nov. 2025.

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