- present participle of shop.
noun
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a number or collection of articles purchased
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the act or an instance of making purchases
Etymology
Origin of shopping
Example Sentences
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Businesses had patrons who were there for the shopping as well as to visit the theme park.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
“The U.S. consumer has shown an impressive determination to keep shopping throughout the tariff and oil price shocks, cutting savings as real income growth turned negative,” said Paul Donovan, chief economist at UBS Wealth Management.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
The people most likely to experience the biggest emotional lift from boosterish World Cup tourism content are the ones already shopping at the store.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
We drove around a couple of times before finding it tucked behind a few shopping centers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
She hadn't put broccoli in the shopping cart, only carrots and string beans, Sam's favorites.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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