shop

[shop] / ʃɒp /

NOUN

place of retail business

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boutique chain deli department store emporium market mill outlet showroom stand store supermarket

WEAK

five-and-dime

VERB

look for merchandise to buy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

buy purchase

STRONG

market

WEAK

go shopping hunt for look for try to buy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

sell

Example Sentences

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Clubs are shopping around to add players to their squads who can help them end the season on a high.

From BBC

Since August 2025, all shops in Bulgaria have been required by law to display prices in both currencies.

From BBC

Returns are now as much a part of the holiday shopping season as Black Friday discounts.

From The Wall Street Journal

It added that the supermarket would be putting up notices in its shops warning customers.

From BBC

You probably have Prime for shopping anyway, so consider this a nice bonus.

From MarketWatch