shopper

noun

shop·​per ˈshä-pər 

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

Examples of shopper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The measure aims to prevent businesses from offering different prices for shoppers based on personal information that is collected using tracking technology or other surveillance electronic tools, unless the businesses follow certain rules. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Meanwhile, home shoppers have more homes on the market to choose from than this time last year, although home inventory levels remain well below historical norms. — Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

And even if granted a hypothetical $75,000 cash windfall, shopper trends remain unchanged. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

My love for this foundation stick runs deep—but shoppers share my sentiments. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for shopper

• chopper
• copper
• cropper
• dropper
• pauper
• popper
• proper
• stopper
• topper
• whopper
• eavesdropper
• grasshopper