Definition shop in American English

shop verb

[intransitive] verb

/ʃɑp/

to go to stores to look at and buy things

Example

I like to shop at the mall because there are so many stores to choose from.

Synonyms and related words

showroom shop shop around

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to look for something that you want to buy

Example

Do you know anyone who's shopping for a good used car?

Synonyms and related words

showroom shop shop around

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