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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The trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their asking price as home shoppers empowered by rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy that sent home prices soaring. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 During his stint as president from 2006 to 2010, the company sold predominantly $200 and $300 jeans to affluent department-store shoppers with household incomes around $250,000. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 The iconic Overland Park Clock Tower now overlooks the district, where its farmers market welcomes thousands of tote-wielding shoppers. — Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026 That makes her wonder if shoppers are waiting until closer to Halloween to buy candy this year. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shopper

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of shopper was in 1860

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