# shopping

/ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ (US) · /ʃˈɒpɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/shopping
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 2. items bought

noun · CEFR A2

the things you have just bought from a store.

For teachers: the collective goods or items purchased during a shopping trip. Uncountable in this sense.

- He put all the shopping on the kitchen table and started putting the milk away.
- She left the shopping in the trunk of the car, intending to bring the heavy bags inside once the rain had stopped.

## Examples

- I usually do my food shopping on Saturday mornings.
- She left her shopping in the car because she had to answer an urgent phone call.
- While online shopping offers unparalleled convenience, many consumers still prefer the tactile experience of visiting physical boutiques to inspect the quality of fabrics before making a purchase.

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