shopper
Americannoun
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a person who shops.
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a retail buyer for another person or a business concern.
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a locally distributed newspaper of retail advertisements.
noun
Other Word Forms
- nonshopper noun
Etymology
Origin of shopper
Example Sentences
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A keen shopper himself, de Meo said the group’s portfolio—11 brands, each powerful in its own right—gives it a rare ability to compete across multiple segments of the luxury market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Which is the most important next-gen shopper now—Gen Z, born roughly between 1996 and 2010, or Gen Alpha, born after?
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
"Right now I feel calmer than before, because pork is subject to more controls, and that reassures me when it comes to buying," says another shopper, Nati Martínez.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Lately, Costco has been leaning on Kirkland more, looking to draw inflation-weary shoppers amid rising input costs and intensifying competition for shopper loyalty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
One shopper abandoned a cart, mumbling about a wallet he must have left at home, despite an obvious bulge in his back pocket.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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