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

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But what really stands out is the fabric—it’s made from 100 percent polyester microfiber that’s brushed on both sides, giving it that buttery-soft feel shoppers can’t stop raving about. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 June 2025 Walmart Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey told reporters on Friday that tariffs haven't changed consumer spending patterns — where shoppers are paying more for groceries and holding back on other items. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 6 June 2025 Many happy shoppers agree that the sturdy frame combined with a stainless-steel burner give it an edge. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025 Students should no longer have to choose between online and in-person learning any more than shoppers choose between websites and physical stores. Ann Kirschner, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for shopper

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 14 Jun. 2025.

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