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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Videos posted to social media and verified by AFP on Monday showed the catastrophic collapse of a shopping centre in General Santos, and an unoccupied school building crumpling.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
It said it will continue to evolve its retail operations "to reflect changing customer shopping behaviours and donor habits".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
But before embarking on a mad shopping spree to build up your points base, there are a few pitfalls to avoid.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
When rain falls on California shopping centers and warehouses, the water runs off parking lots carrying metal dust and chemicals from vehicle tires and brake pads, oil and grease from engines, and bacteria from trash.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
“Why don’t we all go shopping? You can buy whatever clothes you want.”
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
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