Meaning & Definition of word "Shopping"
Shopping
/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. The action or activity of purchasing goods from stores.
- Example: I love going shopping on the weekends to find great deals.
- 2. A visit to a store or stores to purchase goods.
- Example: Her shopping trip lasted all afternoon.
- 3. The goods or items bought in a shopping excursion.
- Example: After the shopping was done, I had a full bag of groceries.
verb:
- 1. The act of looking for and purchasing items.
- Example: I will be shopping for a new dress for the party.
Etymology
●From the verb 'shop', which means to buy goods or merchandise.
Common Phrases and Expressions
window shopping:
Looking at goods in stores without intending to buy.
shopping spree:
A period of time spent shopping, often resulting in excessive purchases.
online shopping:
Purchasing goods or services over the Internet.
Related Words
shop:
A place where goods are sold.
shopper:
A person who purchases goods.
store:
A retail establishment selling items.
Slang Meanings of shopping
Meaning: Retail therapy
● Example Sentence: She went out for some retail therapy after a long week.
Meaning: Shopping addiction
● Example Sentence: His shopping addiction got him into serious debt.