window shopping

Example Sentences

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Julian Scot-Smith was window shopping at a Porsche dealership with his wife in London’s fancy Mayfair district before Christmas, sizing up the SUVs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

But there’s nothing wrong with a little window shopping.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2025

I usually only shop at DXL — that’s my go-to — but I might do some window shopping in Beverly Hills and if something really grabs me I’ll splurge.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2023

Here are a handful among the many booths that deserve mention, even if you’re only window shopping.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2023

I’ll walk past, glance casually, pretending to be a housewife, a tourist, someone window shopping.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood