shops Definition
- 1a building or part of a building where goods or services are sold
- 2the commercial world; commerce as a whole
Using shops: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shops" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I'm going to the shops to buy some groceries.
Example
She owns a flower shop in the city center.
Example
The shops in this area close at 6 pm.
Example
He works in a coffee shop downtown.
shops Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for shops
Phrases with shops
to compare prices or quality of similar products from different stores before making a purchase
Example
I always shop around before buying anything expensive.
to go shopping for a long time without stopping, until one is too tired to continue
Example
We shopped till we dropped and then had a nice dinner.
Example
After years of working for others, she decided to set up shop on her own.
Summary: shops in Brief
The term 'shops' [ʃɒps] refers to buildings or parts of buildings where goods or services are sold. It also denotes the commercial world as a whole. Examples include 'She owns a flower shop in the city center.' and 'He works in a coffee shop downtown.' Phrases like 'shop around' and 'shop till you drop' describe shopping behaviors, while 'set up shop' means starting a business.
