window-shop
Americanverb (used without object)
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to look at articles in the windows of stores without making any purchases.
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to examine or evaluate merchandise for possible purchase, use, etc..
Russian delegations are window-shopping in European factories.
verb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Conjugated Forms
Present
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have window-shoppedperfect
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has window-shoppedperfect 3rd person singular
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is window-shoppingprogressive 3rd person singular
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window-shoppingparticiple
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window-shopssingular 3rd person
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has been window-shoppingperfect progressive 3rd person singular
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am window-shoppingprogressive 1st person singular
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are window-shoppingprogressive
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have been window-shoppingperfect progressive
Past
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had window-shoppedperfect
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was window-shoppingprogressive singular
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were window-shoppingprogressive plural
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window-shoppedparticiple
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had been window-shoppingperfect progressive
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window-shoppedsimple
Future
Etymology
Origin of window-shop
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
There are many great deals to be had today, especially if you enjoy a variety of options to browse and online window-shop.
From The Verge • Oct. 14, 2021
Customers can window-shop now ahead of the open enrollment, which begins Tuesday and ends Jan. 31.
From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2016
"It's a result of more and more technology in the hands of the consumer, which allows them to virtually window-shop," he said.
From Reuters • Jan. 8, 2014
Typically, people window-shop more than a dozen times before buying.
From Slate • Sep. 30, 2013
If we finish early, maybe we can go to the bike shop downtown and window-shop.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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