shopper

noun

shop·​per ˈshä-pər How to pronounce shopper (audio)
Synonyms of shoppernext
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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Coke has also been trying to offer more affordable options for budget-conscious shoppers, Braun said on Tuesday's call. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026 With their eco-friendly design that’s free from toxic glues, dyes, and microplastics, shoppers love that these cutting boards are food-safe and durable enough to last for years. Caley Sturgill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026 The logjams created by shoppers who crowd sample stations four and five people deep is next-level rage bait in online Costco forums. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 On Sunday afternoon, shoppers browsed for fishing poles and sifted through a wide array of camouflage hunting gear. Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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