noun B1 Intermediate

shopper

SHOP-uh

Shopper (noun) means a person who is shopping or who shops regularly. Example: “The mall was packed with Christmas shoppers.”

noun

A person who is shopping or who shops regularly.

"The mall was packed with Christmas shoppers."

"She's a careful shopper who always compares prices."

A free local newspaper made up mostly of adverts, sometimes with money-off coupons.

"The local shopper landed on doorsteps every Thursday."

How to use shopper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone out buying things, or (in the UK) a free advert-filled local paper.

Common pairings

a bargain shopper window shopper online shopper

Word forms

shoppers plural

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The mall was packed with Christmas _____.

Etymology

From shop + the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for shopper

copper popper hopper Topper chopper whopper stopper grasshopper showstopper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shopper” mean?

The word “shopper” means a person who is shopping or who shops regularly. In plain terms, someone out buying things, or (in the UK) a free advert-filled local paper.

How do you pronounce “shopper”?

“Shopper” is pronounced SHOP-uh (/ˈʃɑ.pɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “shopper” in a sentence?

Here is “shopper” used in a sentence: “The mall was packed with Christmas shoppers.”

What part of speech is “shopper”?

“Shopper” is a noun.

How many meanings does “shopper” have?

“Shopper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who is shopping or who shops regularly.

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