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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It’s backed by nearly 7,500 glowing five-star reviews from guac-loving Amazon shoppers who praise the ProKeeper for its effectiveness, size, and easy-to-clean design. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026 Shop up to 65 percent off this professional online shopper’s top picks, with pricing starting at just $11. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026 Heritage houses are reimagining their most beloved styles for a new generation of highly engaged shoppers. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026 This is not the scene that shoppers here remember from Basant in the past. Betsy Joles, NPR, 14 Feb. 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 17 Feb. 2026.

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