Shoppe: meaning, definitions and examples

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shoppe

[ ʃɒp ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

online shopping

A shop, especially an online store. It is commonly used in the context of trendy or niche products.

Synonyms

boutique, marketplace, store.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
shoppe	This word is an archaic or old-fashioned term for a small store and is often used to give a quaint, nostalgic, or historical feel. The village sweet shoppe was known for its delicious candy.
store	An American term similar to 'shop', often used for larger retail establishments that offer a wide variety of goods. They went to the store to buy new clothes. The electronics store has a sale on this weekend.
boutique	This term is suitable for a small, specialized store that sells fashionable clothing or accessories, often with a unique or luxurious appeal. She bought a designer dress from a boutique in the city center.
marketplace	It refers to a large area where various vendors sell their goods, often outdoors. It can also refer to an online platform where goods and services are bought and sold. They visited the local marketplace to buy fresh vegetables. She found a great deal on a used guitar in an online marketplace.

Examples of usage

Check out this new shoppe for handmade jewelry!
I prefer shopping at small shoppes rather than big chain stores.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

historical context

An archaic spelling of the word 'shop', used in historical or literary texts.

Synonyms

establishment, shop, store.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
shoppe	An archaic or old-fashioned spelling of 'shop.' It is often used to give a sense of quaintness or charm, especially in names of places that want to seem traditional or vintage. We bought candies from Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe. The new café, The Tea Shoppe, has a Victorian-inspired décor.
shop	Use when referring to a small or medium-sized place where goods or services are sold, typically in British English. It has a casual, everyday tone. I need to go to the shop to buy some milk. There's a nice little book shop around the corner.
store	Common in American English, suitable for any place where goods are sold, ranging from small boutiques to large retail establishments. It has a more general and contemporary tone. I went to the grocery store to pick up some vegetables. She works at a clothing store in the mall.
establishment	This word is more formal and can refer to any place of business, including shops, restaurants, or hotels. It is often used in legal or official contexts. The restaurant is a well-known establishment in the city. We visited a historical establishment that dates back to the 1800s.

Examples of usage

She visited the old shoppe in the town square.
The sign above the shoppe read 'Ye Olde Apothecary'.

Translations

Translations of the word "shoppe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 loja

🇮🇳 दुकान

🇩🇪 Laden

🇮🇩 toko

🇺🇦 магазин

🇵🇱 sklep

🇯🇵 店 (みせ)

🇫🇷 boutique

🇪🇸 tienda

🇹🇷 dükkan

🇰🇷 가게 (gage)

🇸🇦 متجر (matjar)

🇨🇿 obchod

🇸🇰 obchod

🇨🇳 商店 (shāngdiàn)

🇸🇮 trgovina

🇮🇸 verslun

🇰🇿 дүкен

🇬🇪 მაღაზია (magazia)

🇦🇿 dükan

🇲🇽 tienda

Etymology

The word 'shoppe' is an archaic variant of the word 'shop', which originated from the Old English word 'sceoppa'. The addition of the extra 'e' at the end was a common practice in Middle English to indicate a specific type of shop or to give a more quaint or charming feel to the word. Over time, the spelling 'shop' became more common, but 'shoppe' is still occasionally used in modern contexts to evoke a sense of nostalgia or to create a unique brand identity.