shopper

noun

shop·​per ˈshä-pər How to pronounce shopper (audio)
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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What to know before May 7 Temu and Shein are increasing prices starting April 25: Here's what shoppers should know Texas county commissioner injured, husband killed in stabbing, grandson arrested What did Svetlana Dali tell FBI officials? Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025 Available in sizes 5 to 11 and two classic colors, black and brown, these shoes have earned high praise from shoppers thanks to their foam-padded footbeds and sleek leather design. Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025 With more shoppers buying online since the pandemic, e-commerce is booming. Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Shein shoppers reported receiving notices from shipping providers like FedEx and DHL alerting them to unpaid Customs duties, and they were directed to pay those fees through a web link in order for their shipments to be released. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025 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 2 May. 2025.

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