# shopper

/ˈʃɑpɝ/ (US) · /ʃˈɒpɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/shopper
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a person who is buying things or looking at things in a store. You use this word for anyone visiting a shop to find something they need.

For teachers: a person who visits a retail establishment to browse or purchase goods.

## Examples

- The store is full of holiday shoppers today.
- Online shoppers often compare prices across several different websites before making a final purchase decision.
- Market researchers track the habits of the average shopper to determine which shelf heights and lighting schemes most effectively encourage impulse buying within the supermarket environment.

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