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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It’s made of wood that has a neutral, weather-resistant finish that, according to shoppers, is capable of standing up to the elements. Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 May 2025 Remember those Lululemon shoppers who wanted the brand to ditch the front seam? Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025 Walmart shoppers will have the chance to meet adoptable dogs and cats tomorrow at seven store locations — and bring them home for free. Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 Dick's says Foot Locker has a broad range of shoppers to bring to the chain. Alina Selyukh, NPR, 15 May 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 24 May. 2025.

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