1
as in stores
also shoppes
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
the only shop that has that video game in stock is halfway across the state
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in factories
a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods
a machine shop
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in dialects
the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field
the patient impressed her cardiologist with her ability to talk shop
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in informs (on)
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shops
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Florist mums are annuals, and they are often found inside grocery stores and florist shops wrapped in foil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Digital marketing gives the food and beverage industry powerful access to young audiences, and the market is saturated; children and adolescents are bombarded by these products everywhere, from shops to schools and digital spaces, the report notes.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Those are, indeed, worthwhile sights, but to get a taste of local life, opt instead to wander the Grandi District, an old harbor where warehouses have been transformed into design shops, breweries, and food halls.
—Ali Wunderman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
An ancient version of a resort town, Pompeii held vacation homes for the wealthy, shops, trading posts and elaborate art and culture.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
The first issue of Red Hood arrived in comic-book shops on Wednesday, the day outspoken MAGA activist and conservative media figure Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
Popular attractions in Reno include the National Automobile Museum, which houses more than 200 classic and vintage cars, and the Truckee River Walk, a scenic walk along the water with cafes and shops along the route.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Firearms can also be temporarily and voluntarily stored away from home at local gun shops during a time of risk, or for other reasons, such as home renovation, military deployment or travel.
—Emmy Betz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Big brands and small shops have been trying to absorb the costs, but consumers’ luck with prices appears to have run out.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Florist mums are annuals, and they are often found inside grocery stores and florist shops wrapped in foil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Digital marketing gives the food and beverage industry powerful access to young audiences, and the market is saturated; children and adolescents are bombarded by these products everywhere, from shops to schools and digital spaces, the report notes.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Those are, indeed, worthwhile sights, but to get a taste of local life, opt instead to wander the Grandi District, an old harbor where warehouses have been transformed into design shops, breweries, and food halls.
—Ali Wunderman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
An ancient version of a resort town, Pompeii held vacation homes for the wealthy, shops, trading posts and elaborate art and culture.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
The first issue of Red Hood arrived in comic-book shops on Wednesday, the day outspoken MAGA activist and conservative media figure Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
Popular attractions in Reno include the National Automobile Museum, which houses more than 200 classic and vintage cars, and the Truckee River Walk, a scenic walk along the water with cafes and shops along the route.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Firearms can also be temporarily and voluntarily stored away from home at local gun shops during a time of risk, or for other reasons, such as home renovation, military deployment or travel.
—Emmy Betz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shops
Noun
-
In 2010, Crémieux relocated its offices and showroom to New York City and starting in 2014, the company began opening stores globally, with locations in New York City, Palm Beach, Bal Harbour, Paris, Saint-Tropez, Capri and London.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
-
The shopping plaza from New Jersey developer Edgewood Properties is also planning a Whole Foods, Chick-fil-A and Seasons 52 to go with the current restaurants and stores open including LongHorn Steakhouse, Miller’s Ale House and Academy Sports and Outdoors.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
This era saw the rise of factories and reduction in agrarian economy.—
Ankit Pathak,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
-
By reducing construction timelines by as much as 70 percent and standardizing production across regional factories, ARCbuild seeks to enable developers to build communities specifically designed for first-time buyers.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The Tibetan diaspora encompasses people from three historical regions and five major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, each of which has its own subcultures, dialects, and histories.—
Tenzin Dorjee,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
-
Google says this feature supports more than 70 languages—fewer than the 251 total, including regional and national dialects, that this app supports after a series of linguistic expansions.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Medora Lee is a money, markets and personal finance reporter at USA TODAY.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
-
But while overall buyer demand has faded, new home construction has helped prop up housing market values in Sun Belt markets, Zillow found.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Alonso Rojas is now working with six certified mills that share her commitment to human dignity and leadership in environmental and social responsibility, craftsmanship and sustainability.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Approximately 40 international denim mills presented their latest developments at the show, which was relocated from the industrial Zenith Halle to the more conventional MOC.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Common host plants include roses, hibiscus, pines, and some types of deciduous trees and shrubs including dogwood, oak, birch, ash, elm, and azaleas, as well as blackberry and raspberry bushes, says Khan.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Wild hogs can reach weights of more than 150 pounds and measure 5 to 6 feet long, feeding on plants and animals by rooting with their broad snouts.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
For millennia, human brains adapted to local environments, languages and cultural practices.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
-
SonyLIV’s 2025 slate spans multiple languages with 25 original series across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Bengali.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Joining the collection soon will be new site-specific works created by the artist collective RojoNegro (composed of Noé Martínez and María Sosa), sculptor Max Hooper Schneider and poet, artist and chef Precious Okoyomon.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Through her Art Bridges Foundation, Walton has spent more than $500 million acquiring and loaning out works of American art to more than 230 museums across the country since the nonprofit’s founding in 2016.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Shops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shops. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share