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

One shopper with plantar fasciitis wore them on a European vacation and walked between 13,000 and 18,000 steps a day without pain. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

This signature pumpkin scent that more than 10,000 shoppers picked up in the past month is a classic for a reason. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

And shoppers love the lightweight, blurring foundation just as much as the stars. — Christina Oehler, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

With nearly 6,900 five-star reviews, the majority of shoppers appreciate the bags’ quality, portability, durability, and value. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 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