shopping

[ shop-ing ]

noun

1. the act of a person who shops.
2. the facilities or merchandise available to those who shop:

   Chicago has good shopping.

adjective

1. of, for, or pertaining to examining and buying merchandise:

   a shopping trip.

shopping

/ ˈʃɒpɪŋ /

noun

1. a number or collection of articles purchased
2. the act or an instance of making purchases

Word History and Origins

Origin of shopping¹

First recorded in 1755–65; shop + -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

The crowded shopping bazaar in the Istanbul district of Esenyurt is popular with the thousands of Syrian refugees who live in the region.

From BBC

The six large floral arrangements that Emily Marriott made for her small wedding after shopping at the Original Los Angeles Flower Market the day before.

From Los Angeles Times

Amid cutthroat competition and price matching, Mr McDonnell believes the shopping experience is just as important as the price to keep pulling customers in.

From BBC

Ahead of the peak shopping period, the nation’s largest retailer appears well positioned, citing “broad-based strength” across its product range.

From New York Times

He cut her off from her friends and wouldn’t let her go anywhere without him except shopping.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• browsing
• e-commerce
• spending