Shop

/ʃɒp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A building or part of a building where goods or services are sold.

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

A place where a particular type of work is done.

He took his broken bike to the repair shop.

A workshop or place of business for artisans or craftsmen.

The blacksmith spent hours in his shop crafting new tools.

verb

To visit retail establishments for the purpose of purchasing goods.

I need to shop for a new dress for the party.

To offer goods for sale in a store.

They shop the latest technology at their electronics store.

Middle English 'shoppe', from Old English 'sceoppa', meaning booth or shelter.

shop around

To compare prices and products at different shops before making a purchase.

shop till you drop

To shop until you are exhausted.

hit the shops

To go shopping.

shopping

The activity of purchasing goods.

shopkeeper

A person who owns or manages a shop.

workshop

A room or building where work is done, especially on manual tasks.

A place to buy illegal goods or services.

He knows a shop where you can get that stuff.

To steal items from a store.

They got caught trying to shoplift from the local shop.