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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Amazon shoppers give the joggers a thumbs up for their petite-friendly fit, drawstring waist, and water-resistant material. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025 The blanket has racked up hundreds of five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers, many accompanied by rave reviews. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 Designers and brands that lean into natural fibers like cotton are likely to connect with today’s shoppers. Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025 As for shoes, shoppers can find top deals from brands like Merrell, Timberland, New Balance, and Keen starting as low as $75. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.

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