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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone out buying things, or (in the UK) a free advert-filled local paper.
Common pairings
a bargain shopper
window shopper
online shopper
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Word forms
- Plural
- shoppers
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The mall was packed with Christmas _____.
Etymology
From shop + the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for shopper
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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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