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shop
This word carries a strong sense of commercial activity and physical space. In a modern context, it is often contrasted with the digital experience of e-commerce, where shopping becomes a leisure activity rather than a chore. When used as a verb, it suggests a process of selection and comparison. The feeling is one of searching, evaluating, and eventually acquiring, whether the goal is a necessity or a luxury.
Countable when referring to a specific business location or a workshop.
Meanings
A building or room where goods are sold to the public.
"The local flower shop is closed on Mondays."
To visit stores for the purpose of buying goods.
"I need to shop for a new winter coat."