comparison-shop

[kuhm-par-uh-suhn-shop]

verb (used without object)

comparison-shopped, comparison-shopping 

1. to compare prices and quality of competing merchandise.

verb (used with object)

comparison-shopped, comparison-shopping 

1. to compare prices and quality of merchandise in (competing stores) to determine the best value.

2. to compare prices and quality of (competing merchandise).

Word History and Origins

Origin of comparison-shop¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

A senior official said the move would not lower fees on its own, but increased transparency should cut them down by giving tens of millions of renters a chance to comparison-shop.

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McBride suggested that consumers comparison-shop to find the best rates on high-yield savings accounts.

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The agency says such price disclosure will help people comparison-shop and may ultimately help slow rising medical costs.

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And while rising gas prices drive consumers to comparison-shop more, falling prices ease the need to do so — reducing competitive pressure.

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But, typically, consumers don’t comparison-shop, preferring to choose convenience or the provider their doctor recommends.

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