personal shopper

American  

[pur-suh-nl shop-er] / ˈpɜr sə nl ˈʃɒp ər /

noun

1. a person, often a store employee, whose job is to assist shoppers in selecting clothing or other merchandise, or to shop for people who have submitted orders.

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personal shopper British  

noun

1. a person employed, esp by a shop, to accompany and advise customers on shopping trips or to select items for them

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Other Word Forms

• personal shopping
  noun

Etymology

Origin of personal shopper

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

With the proliferation of artificial intelligence, everyone will have their own personal shopper in their pocket.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

And, sure, try out a personal shopper or interior designer, after asking to see their work.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Have you ever worked with a personal shopper?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

According to the Sunday Times, the donations also covered the cost of a personal shopper and alterations for Victoria, both before and after the general election.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2024

She had a personal shopper at Saks Fifth Avenue and reporters who arrived in the office wearing shorts were sent home to switch into more proper attire.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2023