comparison-shop

[ kuhm-par-uh-suhn-shop ]

verb (used without object)

, com·par·i·son-shopped, com·par·i·son-shop·ping.

1. to compare prices and quality of competing merchandise.

verb (used with object)

, com·par·i·son-shopped, com·par·i·son-shop·ping.

1. to compare prices and quality of merchandise in (competing stores) to determine the best value.
2. to compare prices and quality of (competing merchandise).

Word History and Origins

Origin of comparison-shop¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

A senior official said the move would not lower fees on its own, but increased transparency should cut them down by giving tens of millions of renters a chance to comparison-shop.

From Reuters

McBride suggested that consumers comparison-shop to find the best rates on high-yield savings accounts.

From Seattle Times

The agency says such price disclosure will help people comparison-shop and may ultimately help slow rising medical costs.

From Salon

And while rising gas prices drive consumers to comparison-shop more, falling prices ease the need to do so — reducing competitive pressure.

From New York Times

But, typically, consumers don’t comparison-shop, preferring to choose convenience or the provider their doctor recommends.

From Seattle Times