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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They’re crafted from organic cotton, which shoppers say is soft, breathable, and comfortable enough for walking, commuting, or sitting through long travel days. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026 As of May 18, this promotion allows budget-conscious shoppers to lock in nationwide cellular access on a reliable network for the equivalent of just $10 a month during their first quarter. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026 Sibbi lets shoppers describe products in natural language, upload photos for visual search, receive personalized recommendations, complete purchases and then handle order tracking or returns without switching channels. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 This collection, the first celebrity collab for Lee, brings men's and women's clothing, fun bag charms, patchwork denim bags and even adorable pet shirts and bandanas -- over 100 items in total -- to shoppers for accessible prices ranging from $6 to $42. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 19 May 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 20 May. 2026.

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