shopper

noun

shop·​per ˈshä-pər How to pronounce shopper (audio)
1
: one who shops
2
: one whose occupation is shopping as an agent for customers or for an employer
3
: a usually free paper carrying advertising and sometimes local news

Examples of shopper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dollar Tree stores target middle-income shoppers, while lower-income consumers make up a sizable percentage of Family Dollar’s customer base. Bychris Morris, Fortune, 5 June 2024 The clock is ticking for Walmart shoppers to get money back from the retailer. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 June 2024 Everyone in my family owns one and wears it at Disney and beyond, and nearly 4,500 Amazon shoppers love it, too. Terri Peters, Parents, 4 June 2024 The retail giant has denied the claims after social media posts suggested otherwise, sparking excitement among shoppers hoping for a return to the store’s pre-COVID hours. Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for shopper 

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Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shopper was in 1860

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“Shopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopper. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.

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