shopping

[shop-ing]

noun

1. the act of a person who shops.

2. the facilities or merchandise available to those who shop.

   Chicago has good shopping.

adjective

1. of, for, or pertaining to examining and buying merchandise.

   a shopping trip.

shopping

/ ˈʃɒpɪŋ /

noun

1. a number or collection of articles purchased

2. the act or an instance of making purchases

Word History and Origins

Origin of shopping¹

First recorded in 1755–65; shop + -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Norwood has 44,000 followers on Instagram and is portrayed as an aspiring young actor based in London who enjoys shopping and iced coffee.

From Los Angeles Times

Buildings from the old shopping center have been abandoned and the property is fenced.

From Los Angeles Times

The vehicle was last seen in the Village at Century shopping area in Inglewood.

From Los Angeles Times

Pro tip: Grab brunch at Beatrix in the same shopping mall before your visit.

From Salon

"I'd be out shopping with my daughter, glance in a mirror, and just burst into tears."

From BBC

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