Shopper: meaning, definitions and examples

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shopper

[ ˈʃɒpər ]

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online shopping

A person who buys goods or services from online stores or websites.

Synonyms

buyer, consumer, customer

Examples of usage

The shopper added several items to their online cart.
The shopper received a confirmation email after making a purchase.

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in-store shopping

A person who visits physical retail stores to purchase goods or services.

Synonyms

client, customer, purchaser

Examples of usage

The shopper browsed through different aisles in the supermarket.
The shopper compared prices before making a decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "shopper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comprador

🇮🇳 खरीददार

🇩🇪 Einkäufer

🇮🇩 pembeli

🇺🇦 покупець

🇵🇱 kupujący

🇯🇵 買い物客

🇫🇷 acheteur

🇪🇸 comprador

🇹🇷 alışveriş yapan

🇰🇷 쇼핑객

🇸🇦 متسوق

🇨🇿 nakupující

🇸🇰 nakupujúci

🇨🇳 购物者

🇸🇮 kupec

🇮🇸 kaupandi

🇰🇿 сатып алушы

🇬🇪 მყიდველი

🇦🇿 alıcı

🇲🇽 comprador

Word origin

The term 'shopper' originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the word 'shop' which has Old English and Old High German roots. The concept of shopping has evolved over the centuries from traditional marketplaces to modern online platforms, shaping the role of shoppers in society.