shopper

[ shop-er ]

noun

1. a person who shops.
2. comparison shopper.
3. a retail buyer for another person or a business concern.
4. a locally distributed newspaper of retail advertisements.

shopper

/ ˈʃɒpə /

noun

1. a person who buys goods in a shop

Other Word Forms

• non·shopper noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of shopper¹

First recorded in 1860–65; shop + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Jacob worries that with a rise in counterfeits, shoppers might lose faith in vintage shops.

From BBC

Some businesses have notified shoppers of a "tariff surcharge," CBS News reported.

From Salon

It has has cultivated a following of shoppers who regularly visit to buy a prepared meal or pricey, celebrity-backed smoothies.

From Los Angeles Times

Economists warn that tariffs will hurt U.S. shoppers at grocery stores, department stores and car dealerships.

From Los Angeles Times

While popular among Indian shoppers looking for a stylish bargain, other countries have long-complained about the losses caused.

From BBC

Related Words

• buyer
• client
• clientele
• consumer
• patron