shopping
word · lemma: shop
/ˈʃɑpɪŋ/
SHAH-ping
/ʃˈɒpɪŋ/
SHO-ping
Definition
The activity of going to stores or online to buy things. It can mean buying necessary items or buying things for fun.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable: 'I went shopping,' not 'I did shoppings.' Common patterns: 'go shopping,' 'shopping list,' 'shopping mall,' 'online shopping.' It often focuses on the activity, not the specific things bought.
Spanish: compras - ir de comprasPortuguese (BR): compras - fazer comprasPortuguese (PT): compras - ir às comprasChinese (Simplified): 购物Chinese (Traditional): 購物Hindi: खरीदारीArabic: التسوّق - شراء الحاجياتBengali: কেনাকাটাRussian: шоппинг - покупкиJapanese: ショッピング - 買い物Vietnamese: mua sắmKorean: 쇼핑 - 장보기Turkish: alışverişUrdu: خریداریIndonesian: belanja
Example Sentences
She likes shopping online at night.
basic
We went shopping for food after work.
basic
I made a shopping list before going to the store.
basic
I'm too tired for shopping today—let's just order what we need.
natural
Holiday shopping always takes longer than I expect.
natural
I do most of my shopping on my phone these days.
natural