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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The cushioned shoe has removable orthotics for extra arch support, which shoppers claim has helped relieve their plantar fasciitis. Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026 Cloud Full/Queen Quilt The Cloud Quilt is a classic best-seller that Pottery Barn Outlet shoppers can’t seem to get enough of. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026 Domestic brands gained wallet share as retailers and liquor stores encouraged shoppers to instead buy Canadian. Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026 What was once a vibrant part of the downtown has largely been abandoned by shoppers, and businesses are complaining about the lack of parking. U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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