shop
word
/ˈʃɑp/
shahp
/ʃˈɒp/
shop
Definition
A shop is a place where people buy things. As a verb, it means to go to stores or websites to look for and buy things.
Usage & Nuances
In British English, 'shop' is very common for a store; in American English, 'store' is often more common for the noun, while 'shop' is still natural. As a verb, common patterns are 'shop for clothes', 'shop online', and 'shop at' + place.
Spanish: tienda - comprarPortuguese (BR): loja - fazer comprasPortuguese (PT): loja - fazer comprasChinese (Simplified): 商店 - 购物Chinese (Traditional): 商店 - 購物Hindi: दुकान - खरीदारी करनाArabic: متجر - يتسوّقBengali: দোকান - কেনাকাটা করাRussian: магазин - делать покупкиJapanese: 店 - 買い物をするVietnamese: cửa hàng - mua sắmKorean: 가게 - 쇼핑하다Turkish: dükkan - alışveriş yapmakUrdu: دکان - خریداری کرناIndonesian: toko - berbelanja
Example Sentences
There is a small shop near my house.
basic
We shop for food every Saturday.
basic
This shop sells books and magazines.
basic
I usually shop online because it's cheaper.
natural
Let's shop around before we decide which phone to buy.
natural
I need to shop for a birthday gift after work.
natural