Shops Meaning in English
word · lemma: shop
/ˈʃɑps/
shahps
/ʃˈɒps/
shops
Definition
Places where you can buy things, also the plural of 'shop'. 'Shops' can refer to stores selling different products or to workshops where things are made or repaired.
Usage & Nuances
'Shops' is informal and common in British English for 'stores', while American English uses 'stores' more. Can apply to small retail businesses or workshops. Not used for very large stores (use 'supermarket', 'department store').
Spanish: tiendasPortuguese (BR): lojasPortuguese (PT): lojasChinese (Simplified): 商店Chinese (Traditional): 商店Hindi: दुकानेंArabic: محلاتBengali: দোকানসমূহ - কর্মশালাRussian: магазины - мастерскиеJapanese: 店 - 工房Vietnamese: cửa hàng - xưởngKorean: 가게들 - 작업장Turkish: dükkanlar - atölyelerUrdu: دکانیں - ورکشاپسIndonesian: toko-toko - bengkel
Example Sentences
Many shops are closed on Sundays.
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There are three book shops in this street.
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Small shops often sell unique items.
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After work, I like to browse the shops downtown.
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All the souvenir shops were busy during the festival.
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Do you know if any of the hardware shops are open late?
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