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shopper

|shop/per|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈʃɑːpər/

🇬🇧

/ˈʃɒpə/

buyer of goods

Etymology
Etymology Information

'shopper' originates from the English word 'shop,' where 'shop' meant 'a place where goods are sold.'

Historical Evolution

'shop' changed from the Old English word 'sceoppa' and eventually became the modern English word 'shopper.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a person who visits a shop,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who buys goods.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who is buying goods from a store or online.

The shopper filled her cart with groceries.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35