Shopper
/ˈʃɒpər/
Definitions
A person who is buying things, especially in a store.
/ˈʃɒpər/
A person who is buying goods in a store.
The shoppers were excited about the sale.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at the mall looking for a cool new video game or the perfect pair of shoes. You are a shopper! It's someone who goes to stores to buy stuff.
👶 For kids: A shopper is someone who goes to a store to buy things.
More Examples
The new store attracted many shoppers.
The shopper carefully examined the price tag.
How It's Used
"The store was busy with shoppers on Saturday."
"Advertisers target specific types of shoppers."
From "shop" + "-er", indicating a person who shops. The verb "shop" dates back to the 14th century, meaning to frequent shops for goods.
The term's usage has increased with the growth of retail and the availability of goods.
Memory tip
Think of the 'shop' and add '-er' to remember who is doing the action.