shopwindow Definition
a window of a store facing the street, used for displaying goods for sale.
Using shopwindow: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shopwindow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The mannequins in the shopwindow were dressed in the latest fashion.
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The shopwindow was decorated with Christmas lights and ornaments.
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The store owner changed the display in the shopwindow every week.
shopwindow Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for shopwindow
- showcase
- display window
- storefront window
Phrases with shopwindow
the activity of looking at goods displayed in store windows without intending to buy them
Example
I spent the afternoon window shopping in the city center.
smash-and-grab raid
a robbery in which a shopwindow is broken and the goods are stolen quickly
Example
The police arrested the suspects who carried out the smash-and-grab raid on the jewelry store.
on public display, especially in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration
Example
The new sports car was in the shopwindow of the dealership, drawing crowds of curious onlookers.
Summary: shopwindow in Brief
'Shopwindow' [ˈʃɒpwɪndəʊ] refers to a window of a store facing the street, used for displaying goods for sale. It is often decorated to attract customers and can be changed frequently. The phrase 'window shopping' describes the activity of looking at goods displayed in store windows without intending to buy them.
