shop Definition
- 1a building or part of a building where goods are sold, typically to the public
- 2to visit one or more stores or websites to buy goods
Using shop: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shop" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
Example
She loves to shop for clothes online.
Example
The toy shop is closed on Sundays.
Example
He shops at the same store every week.
shop Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with shop
to compare prices or quality of goods by visiting different stores or websites before making a purchase
Example
I always shop around before buying a new phone.
to shop for a long time without stopping, often until one is physically exhausted
Example
We went to the mall and shopped till we dropped.
Example
After years of working from home, she finally decided to set up shop in the city center.
Origins of shop
from Old English 'sceoppa', meaning 'booth or stall'
Summary: shop in Brief
The term 'shop' [ʃɑːp] refers to a building or place where goods are sold to the public. It can also mean to visit stores or websites to buy goods. Examples include 'I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.' and 'She loves to shop for clothes online.' Phrases like 'shop around' and 'set up shop' are commonly used as well.
