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

Examples of shopper in a Sentence

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The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it. Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Plus, with the brand's DashPass membership, shoppers can save even more on their DoorDash orders with exclusive perks like a $0 delivery fee, lower service fees and fast, same-day delivery on a variety of health and wellness essentials. Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026 This $20 style captures that same vibe, and shoppers are all in. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Design Within Reach aims to make luxurious designer furniture pieces from the past and present just a little more accessible for online shoppers. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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