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

Consumer sentiment is glum, job growth has slowed, and the federal government shutdown forced low-income shoppers to pull back spending amid a pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding. —Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025

Many retail executives have reported customers becoming more discerning and increasingly focused on deals while at the same time remaining willing to splurge for important occasions, creating a potential halo effect that might keep financial worries from discouraging holiday shoppers. —Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025

This breezy set is so comfortable, it’s beloved by several mom-to-be shoppers. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025

Until December 2, shoppers will receive 20% off beautiful gift sets, pantry staples, and beauty essentials—no code necessary. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025

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